Opthamology Flashcards
Where is the nasolacrimal duct?
Where sleep collects in eye
What is Keratitis?
Infective or non-infective inflammation of cornea
What are some symptoms of keratitis?
Pain
Reduced visual activity
Discharge
Photophobia
What is the red reflex?
The red reflected look in e=the eye with a light shone on it.
It s a reflection on the back of the eye, and so if there is no red light then it means that there is something in front of the retina ?tumour.
Where do tears come from?
Lacrimal sac
Top corner of eye (toward ear)
What is the sclera?
The white bit of eye
Where is each eyes vision interpreted in the brain?
Left eye vision is interpreted in right side of brain
Right eye vision is interpreted in left side of brain
What is the cause of keratitis?
Contact lens use
For example, contact lenses in swimming pools and showers
