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,

A

ptosis

17
Q

an everted
lower eyelid, re

A

ectropion

18
Q

inverted lower eyelid

A

entropion

19
Q

Redness and crusting
along the lid margins of the eyes

A

seborrhea

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
Q

a occurs when
injury causes red blood
cells to collect in the lower
half of the anterior
chamber

A

Hyphema

26
Q

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

A

hypopyon

27
Q

, the pupils will appear at the inner canthus (due to the epicanthic
fold).

A

Pseudostrabismus

28
Q

onstant malalignment of the eye axis, direction
toward which the eye drifts and may cause amblyopia.

A

Strabismus

29
Q

eye turns inward

A

esotropia

30
Q

eye turns outward

A

exotropia

31
Q

cotton wool patches have a fluffy cotton ball appearance,
with irregular edges.

A

soft exudates

32
Q

Creamy yellow-white, small, round spots typically clustered in circular, linear, or star
pattern

A

Hard exudate

33
Q

Hard exudate is associated with

A

diabetes & hypertension

34
Q

Appear as small, flame-shaped, linear red streaks on retinal background

A

retinal hemorrhages

35
Q

Round, tiny red dots with smooth edges on retinal background

A

MICROANEURYSMS