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Ophthalmology Flashcards

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Conjunctiva

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Thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the sclera

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Cornea

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Transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil

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Sclera

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White outer wall of the eye; tough, fibrous tissue that extends from the cornea to the optic nerve

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Periorbital

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Situated around the orbit of the eye

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5
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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Photophobia

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Abnormal intolerance to light

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Arcus Senilis

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White, gray, or blue opaque ring in the corneal margin

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Chemosis

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Swelling of the conjunctiva

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Hyphema

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Blood in the front area of the eye

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary eye movements horizontally, vertically, or rotary

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Papilledema

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Optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure that is visualized on fundoscopic exam

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Ptosis

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Drooping of the upper eyelid

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Scleral icterus

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Yellowing of the sclera

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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

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Bright red patch appearing in the white of the eye

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PERRL

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Pupils equal, round and reactive to light

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EOMI

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Extra ocular movements intact

17
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Conjunctivitis

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Swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctiva)

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Corneal abrasion

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Scratch on the cornea

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Retinal Detachment

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Separation of the light-sensitive membrane in the back of the eye (the retina) fromits supporting layers

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Hordeolum Stye

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inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid

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Fluorescein

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Dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities such as an abrasion or foreign body

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Fundoscopic exam

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Examination of the ocular fundus using an ophthalmoscope

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Slit Lamp Exam

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Instrument consisting of a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye to examine the front parts of the eye, including the cornea, the lens, the iris, and vitreous gel.

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Visual Acuity Test

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Determines the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart (Snellen chart) or a card held 14 - 20 feet away

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Visual Fields Test

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Used to determine degree of peripheral vision

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