Eyes Flashcards
What is anisocoria?
Unequal size of pupils
What is conjunctiva?
Membrane lining of the eyelids and covering of the eyeball
What is conjunctival injection?
Redness of the conjunctiva
What is corneal injection?
Redness of the cornea
What is diplopia?
Double vision
What is nystagmus?
Involuntary rapid movements of the eyes
What does periorbital refer to?
Around the eyes
What are raccoon eyes?
Ecchymosis around the eyes
Cataract
Clouding of eye lens causing blurry vision
Orbital fracture
A fracture of the bony socket that holds the eyeball
Ptosis
Drooping of Eyelid
Retinal detachment
When the back, color sensitive part of the eye pulls away from the
supportive tissue
Stye
Red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid
Corneal abrasion
Scratch on cornea