Eyes: Level 2 Flashcards
Condition characterized by unequal pupil sizes.
Anisocoria
What does EOMI stand for? What does it refer to?
Extraocular Movements Intact. Refers to the normal movement of the extraocular muscles which are the muscles that control eye movement.
Involuntary, rapid movement of the eye balls.
Nystagmus
Paleness of the inner lining of the eyelid, indicates anemia.
Pale conjunctiva
Bruising around the eyes, also called raccoon eyes. Indicates a skull fracture.
Periorbital Ecchymosis or Racoon Eyes
Yellowing of the sclera, or white part of the eye, due to jaundice.
Scheral Icterus
Bleeding in the white part of the eye. Occurs when a blood vessel breaks underneath the conjunctiva of the eye.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
What does schleral icterus indicate?
Jaundice
What does pale conjunctiva indicate?
Anemia
What does raccoon eyes indicate?
Skull fracture