sensory disorders

Question 1

define: hyperaemia

Answer 1

reddening of conjuctiva

Question 2

define: chemosis

Answer 2

odema of conjunctiva

Question 3

define: photophobia

Answer 3

odema of the conjuctiva

Question 4

define: blepharospasm

Answer 4

excessive blinking

Question 5

define: epiphoria

Answer 5

excessive tear production

Question 6

define: keratitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the cornea

Question 7

define: iritis

Answer 7

inflammation of the iris

Question 8

define: hyphaemia

Answer 8

blood in anterior chamber

Question 9

define: hypopyon

Answer 9

pus in anterior chamber

Question 10

define: anisocoria

Answer 10

pupils of unequal sizes

Question 11

define: strabismus

Answer 11

muscle weakness

Question 12

define: nystagmus

Answer 12

flickering eye movement

horizontal or verticle

Question 13

define: entropian

Answer 13

inversion of eye lids (eyelashes rolling inwards)

Question 14

define: ectropian

Answer 14

eversion of eyelids - exposed conjunctiva

Question 15

define: distichiasis

Answer 15

extra row of eyelashes

Question 16

define: ectopic cilli

Answer 16

a couple of abnormal eyelashes

Question 17

clinical signs associated with :
ectropian
entropian
distichiasis
ectopic cilli

Answer 17

keratitis
hyperaemia
blepherospasm
epiphoria
ulcers
dry eye
pain 
pawing/scratching at eye 
occular discharge
conjuctivitis

Question 18

nursing care associated with :
ectropian
entropian
distichiasis
ectopic cilli

Answer 18

buster collar - prevent self trauma
bathe eyes
lubricate eyes
apply medications