Mod 3 EENT

Question 1

65+ w/o risk factors comprehensive eye exam recommendations

Answer 1

every 1-2 years

Question 2

Pregnant patients with DM eye screening recommendations

Answer 2

before conception
early in first trimester
one year postpartum

Question 3

presbyopia

Answer 3

gradual loss of eye’s ability to focus on near objects (near vision)

Question 4

anisocoria

Answer 4

variance in the size of the pupils between the eyes

Question 5

normal intraocular pressure

Answer 5

10-20 mm Hg

Question 6

what is the sclera

Answer 6

white firm outer wall of the globe; composed of dense connective tissue

Question 7

part of conjunctiva that overlies the sclera

Answer 7

bulbar

Question 8

part of conjunctiva that overlies the eyelids

Answer 8

palpebral

Question 9

chemosis

Answer 9

clear ballon-like swelling of the conjunctiva; associated with allergies, inflammation, and trauma

Question 10

what is the cornea

Answer 10

curved structure composed of collagen fibers arranged to achieve optical clarity; transparent film covering the front of the eye

Question 11

how to evaluate corneal epithelium for damage/irritaiton

Answer 11

fluorescein dye

Question 12

what is the iris

Answer 12

pigmented structure that forms the posterior aspect of the anterior chamber; acts as a shutter for the eye - controls amount of light through pupil

Question 13

what are cataracts

Answer 13

cloudy lens; appear as focal opacities or a more diffuse yellow/brown color

often occur naturally with age

Question 14

what is glaucoma

Answer 14

group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve leading to vision loss; usually due to high intraocular pressure