TC4 Flashcards
exophthalmos aka proptisis
protrusion of the eye
epiphora
excess tearing
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
dry eye syndrome
schirmer test
evaluate tear production
corneoscleral junction
limbus
where conjunctiva inserts
palpebral fissure
opening between eyelids
lagophthalmos
inability to completely close eyelids
mullers muscle does what?
aids levator in elevating eyelid
lid lag occurs in what condition?
hyperthyroidism.
bc SNS and mullers muscle is hyperactive
chalazion
cystic nodule from obstruction of meibomian draining duct
hordeplum, internal and external
internal is infection of meibomian gland
external is stye. infection of sebaceous glands
ectropion and entropion
outward and inward turning if eyelid margin
pterygium
thickening of bulbar conjunctiva growing across the cornea
pingueculum
fatty nodule of bulbar conjunctiva
chemosis
painless edema of conjunctiva