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Terminology Flashcards

1
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what does OD mean?

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OD: right eye, oculus dexter

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what does OS mean?

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OS: left eye, oculus sinister

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what does OU mean?

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OU: occuli uterque

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what is an objective test?

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exam not requiring answers or observations from patient.

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what is an aberration?

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blurred or distorted optical image caused by the inherent properties of the optical device (lens or prism)

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6
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blepharitis

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non-specific inflammation of the eyelids, usually with swelling, itching, and redness

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epilation

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removal of cilia

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8
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Lid hygiene/lid maintenance: wash with diluted baby shampoo to remove bacteria (meibomian glands begin to produce better)
True or False

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True

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9
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what is pink eye?

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anything making the eye pink, bacterial, viral, allergic

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10
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what is a scotoma?

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an area of reduced vision, known as relative or it can be completely blind.

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absolute scotoma

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completely blind

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12
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how do you screen test for scotoma?

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Screen for with confrontation fields: compare your own visual field to theirs

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13
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what are the two types of confrontation field test types?

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static and dynamic

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14
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static

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see it or not

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dynamic

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coming from not seeing to seeing

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16
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what is the difference between a pseudophakic eye and an aphakic eye?

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Pseudophakic eye= eye had catarcact extract an lens implant. (on anterior chamber of eye)
Aphakic eye= cataract extract but no lens implant

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what is the difference between Referral vs. Consult?

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Refer to another doctor care to treat something found. Patient not referred back to you.= REFERRAL
Consult is when you send patient for another doctor to take a further look at what you found. PATIENT COMES BACK TO YOU AFTER.

18
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what is Diabetic retinopathy?

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Diabetic retinopathy= effect kidneys, damage to retina, tingle to feet, etc. will mirror what is going on in kidneys. If retina looks sick then kidney is sick.

19
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Urgent vs. Emergency

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urgent= need to be seen in next few days.
emergency= 911 right now situation
20
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what is photophobia and epiphora?

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Photophobia= disease associated and light sensitivity
Epiphora= copious tearing and abnormal… and tearing

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