Lids & Lashes

Question 1

Dermatochalasis

Answer 1

Loose and redundant eyelid skin

Question 2

Blepharitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the eyelids

Question 3

Capping/hooding

Answer 3

Upper eyelid drooping over the eye

Question 4

Collarets

Answer 4

Accumulated debris and waste of Demodex (mites) in the lashes

Question 5

Ectropion

Answer 5

Lower eyelid droops away from the eye and turns outward

Question 6

Entropion

Answer 6

Condition where the eyelid(s) fold inward

Question 7

Scurf

Answer 7

Skin flakes

Question 8

Trichiasis

Answer 8

Misdirected or abnormally positioned eyelashes often towards the eye

Question 9

Meibomitis

Answer 9

Condition where the glands near the eyelashes become plugged with oil

Question 10

Epiphora

Answer 10

Watering eyes/excessive tear production

Question 11

Nasal Lacrimal (nasolacrimal) Duct

Answer 11

Tear duct; carries tears to the nasal cavity

Question 12

Increased Lacrimal Lake

Answer 12

Increase in the level of tears at the junction of the lower eyelid and the globe

Question 13

Papilloma

Answer 13

A benign eyelid growth (tumor)

Question 14

Ptosis

Answer 14

Drooping of the upper eyelid

Question 15

Telangiectasia

Answer 15

Dilated or broken blood vessels on or near the eyelids or mucous membranes

Question 16

Phthisis Bulbi/Phthisical

Answer 16

Severe eye damage caused by disease or injury; non-functioning eye

Question 17

Proptosis

Answer 17

Bulging eye(s)

Question 18

Prosthesis

Answer 18

Artificial body part (glass/fake eye)

Question 19

Ecchymosis

Answer 19

Bruising/discoloration resulting from bleeding

Question 20

Erythema

Answer 20

Skin redness; inflammation of blood capillaries

Question 21

Chalazion

Answer 21

Lump on the edge of the eyelid caused by blockage of the eyelash gland

Question 22

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

Answer 22

Condition where the eyelid glands do not secrete or are secreting poor quality (tear) oil; can cause or exacerbate dry eye