Lids & Lashes Flashcards
Dermatochalasis
Loose and redundant eyelid skin
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids
Capping/hooding
Upper eyelid drooping over the eye
Collarets
Accumulated debris and waste of Demodex (mites) in the lashes
Ectropion
Lower eyelid droops away from the eye and turns outward
Entropion
Condition where the eyelid(s) fold inward
Scurf
Skin flakes
Trichiasis
Misdirected or abnormally positioned eyelashes often towards the eye
Meibomitis
Condition where the glands near the eyelashes become plugged with oil
Epiphora
Watering eyes/excessive tear production
Nasal Lacrimal (nasolacrimal) Duct
Tear duct; carries tears to the nasal cavity
Increased Lacrimal Lake
Increase in the level of tears at the junction of the lower eyelid and the globe
Papilloma
A benign eyelid growth (tumor)
Ptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelid
Telangiectasia
Dilated or broken blood vessels on or near the eyelids or mucous membranes
Phthisis Bulbi/Phthisical
Severe eye damage caused by disease or injury; non-functioning eye
Proptosis
Bulging eye(s)
Prosthesis
Artificial body part (glass/fake eye)
Ecchymosis
Bruising/discoloration resulting from bleeding
Erythema
Skin redness; inflammation of blood capillaries
Chalazion
Lump on the edge of the eyelid caused by blockage of the eyelash gland
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Condition where the eyelid glands do not secrete or are secreting poor quality (tear) oil; can cause or exacerbate dry eye
