eyes Flashcards

1
Q

another term for blind spot

A

scotoma

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2
Q

double vision or diplopia in one eye is due to

A

dry eyes

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3
Q

this is the excessive tearing

A

epiphora

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4
Q

a patient lacrimal apparatus is obstructed. what is the effect of this

A

epiphora

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5
Q

a test when clients wear their glasses

A

Amsler test

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6
Q

is used to measure pressure within the eye

A

tonometry

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7
Q

Normal eye
pressures range from

A

10 - 21 mmhg

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8
Q

a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often caused by
abnormally high pressure (IOP) within the eye

A

Glaucoma

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9
Q

Patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both
eye Tunnel vision in the advanced stages

A

Open angle glaucoma

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10
Q

Used to test distant visual acuity

A

Snellen Chart

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11
Q

is assessed in clients over 40 years of age by holding the pocket screener or newspaper print 14 in.

A

jaeger test

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12
Q

While performing the examination, remember these key points:

A

Administer vision tests competently and record the results.

Use the ophthalmoscope correctly and confidently.

Recognize and distinguish normal variations from abnormal findings.

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13
Q

(impaired far
vision) is present when
the second number in the
test result is larger than
the first (20/40)

A

myopia

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14
Q

. Normal
visual field degrees are
approximately as follows

inferior
superior
temporal
nasal

A

70
50
90
60

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15
Q

—an oscillating
(shaking) movement of
the eye

A

Nystagmus

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16
Q

Drooping of the upper lid,

17
Q

an everted
lower eyelid, re

18
Q

inverted lower eyelid

19
Q

Redness and crusting
along the lid margins of the eyes

20
Q

Protrusion of the eyeballs
accompanied by retracted
eyelid margins is termed

A

exophthalmos

21
Q

s is a local,
noninfectious
inflammation of the sclera.

A

Episcleritis

22
Q

Cyanosis of the lower lid
suggests a

A

heart or lung
disorder.

23
Q

swelling
of the optic disc, appears
as a swollen disc with
blurred margins

A

Papilledema,

24
Q

Macular
degeneration may be due
to

A

hemorrhages

25
a occurs when injury causes red blood cells to collect in the lower half of the anterior chamber
Hyphema
26
results chamber of the eye. from an inflammatory response in which white blood cells accumulate in the anterior chamber and produce cloudiness in front of the iris
hypopyon
27
, the pupils will appear at the inner canthus (due to the epicanthic fold).
Pseudostrabismus
28
onstant malalignment of the eye axis, direction toward which the eye drifts and may cause amblyopia.
Strabismus
29
eye turns inward
esotropia
30
eye turns outward
exotropia
31
cotton wool patches have a fluffy cotton ball appearance, with irregular edges.
soft exudates
32
Creamy yellow-white, small, round spots typically clustered in circular, linear, or star pattern
Hard exudate
33
Hard exudate is associated with
diabetes & hypertension
34
Appear as small, flame-shaped, linear red streaks on retinal background
retinal hemorrhages
35
Round, tiny red dots with smooth edges on retinal background
MICROANEURYSMS