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Special Senses: The Eyes (Chapter 7) Flashcards

1
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eyestrain

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asthenopia

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2
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drooping of an eyelid

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blepharoptosis

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3
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normal condition of the eye

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emmetropia (Em)

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4
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condition of white in the pupil

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leukocoria

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5
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pain associated with the eye

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ophthalmalgia

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6
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hemorrhage (bleeding) of the eye

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ophthalmorrhagia

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7
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Ast: defective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye

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astigmatism

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8
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inflammation of the eyelid

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blepharitis

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9
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reduction of transparency of the lens

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cataract

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10
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localized swelling at the edge of an eyelid caused by obstruction of a meibomian gland

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chalazion

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11
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inflammation of the conjunctiva; pinkeye

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conjunctivitis

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12
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inflammation of the cornea & iris

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corneoiritis

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13
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inflammation of the lacrimal sac

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dacryocystitis

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14
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separation of the retina from the choroid at the back of the eye

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detached retina

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15
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double vision

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diplopia

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16
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inflammation of internal tissues of the eye

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endophthalmitis

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17
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loss of vision resulting from increased intraocular pressure, damaging the optic nerve

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glaucoma

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18
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infection of a meibomian gland, causing local swelling of the eyelid AKA sty

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hordeolum

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19
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reduced vision of nearby objects AKA farsightedness

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hyperopia

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20
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paralysis of the iris

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iridoplegia

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21
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inflammation of the iris

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iritis

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22
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inflammation of the cornea

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keratitis

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23
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ARMD: progressive deterioration of an area of the retina know as the macula lutea, leading to loss of central vision; most common cause is age

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macular degeneration

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24
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reduced vision of distant objects AKA nearsightedness

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myopia

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25
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poor vision at night or in dim light

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nyctalopia

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26
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involuntary, rhythmic movements of the eye

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nystagmus

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27
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fungal infection of the eye

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oculomycosis

28
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general term for a disease of the eye

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ophthalmopathy

29
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paralysis of the eye that affects the muscles moving the eyeball

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ophthalmoplegia

30
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abnormal fear of light, often caused by abnormal sensitivity to light

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photophobia

31
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inflammation of the retina caused by extreme light intensity

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photoretinitis

32
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impaired vision due to aging

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presbyopia

33
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abnormal fold of fibrous tissue that extends between the conjunctiva & cornea

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inherited disease characterized by night blindness, progressive atrophy, & retinal pigment changes

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retinitis pigmentosa

35
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malignant tumor that originates from a developing retinal cell

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retinoblastoma

36
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disease of the retina

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retinopathy

37
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inflammation of the sclera & cornea

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sclerokeratitis

38
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softening of the sclera

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scleromalacia

39
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abnormal blind spot in vision

40
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condition of crossed eyes caused by the visual axes failing to meet at the same point; causes a noticeable squint & can be characterized as esotropia (one or both eyes deviate inward) or exotropia (one or both eyes deviate outward)

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strabismus

41
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surgical repair of an eyelid

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blepharoplasty

42
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surgical excision of a lens that has lost its clarity

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cataract extraction

43
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VA: test of ability to see details & shape of objects from recorded distances

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distance visual acuity

44
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excision of an eyeball from the socket

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enucleation

45
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visual recording of blood vessels in the retina & choroid using fluorescein dye, which is injected into a vein & circulates thru the eye

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fluorescein angiography

46
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surgical implantation of an artificial lens to replace a defective natural lens

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intraocular lens transplant

47
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surgical excision of a portion of the iris

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iridectomy

48
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incision into the iris to allow the aqueous humor to drain from the anterior chamber; usually performed w/ a laser to treat glaucoma

49
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procedure using a handheld device called a keratometer, which measures the curvature of the cornea; usually used for fitting contact lenses

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keratometry

50
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corneal transplant

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keratoplasty

51
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laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis: use of a laser to reshape the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct vision abnormalities

52
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variety of procedures using specialized instruments to assist in the diagnosis of eye disorders

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ophthalmic evaluation

53
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physician who specializes in the treatment of eyes

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ophthalmologist

54
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field of medicine that focuses on the study of disease related to the eyes

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ophthalmology

55
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use of handheld instrument w/ a light, called an ophthalmoscope, to view the interior of the eye

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ophthalmoscopy

56
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technician trained in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses

57
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professional trained to examine eyes to correct vision problems & eye disorders

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optometrist

58
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measurement of vision, usually to test acuity for prescribing corrective lenses; the process includes the use of an optometer, which measures the range & sharpness of vision

59
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use of ultrasound frequencies to break up a cataract, which is then aspirated & removed

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phacoemulsification

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PRK: use of a laser to reshape the cornea in an effort to correct myopia

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photorefractive keratectomy

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RK: incisions into the cornea to produce a spoke-like effect, which serves to flatten the cornea & correct for myopia

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radial keratotomy

62
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repair of a detached retina, in which a portion of the sclera is resected & an implant inserted; the suturing of the implant causes the sclera to buckle slightly

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scleral buckling

63
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high-frequency sound waves used to detect problems associated w/ the eye, such as foreign objects, detached retina, etc

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sonography

64
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incision into the tendon of an eye’s extrinsic muscle to correct strabismus (crossed eyes)

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strabotomy

65
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measurement of intraocular pressure, primarily used to test for glaucoma; an instrument called a tonometer is used for this test

66
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surgical removal of the vitreous humor

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vitrectomy

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