visual system Flashcards
what is a chalazion
blocked myobomian gland
what is folliculitis
inflammation of hair follicle
blepharitis
inflammation of eyelids
blepharospasm
spasm of the eyelid causing it to shut tightly; occurs in response to pain
cherry eye
lacrimal gland of third eyelid/nictitans gland protrusion; often associated with conjunctivitis, insistent rubbing of the eye or problems with eye position
exophthalmos
outwards protrusion of the globe
enophthalmos
sunken eyeball
buphthalmos
enlarged globe
radi lantis
normal feature composed of collagen fibers that unites at three pointed suture line and isnt normally visible
epiphora
tears leakage
iridic granules, corpora nigra
normal structure in horses and ruminants; shade
iridic granules, corpora nigra
normal structure in horses and ruminants; shade cover for pupil however when present in other animal may signify a melanoma
keratitis
inflammation cornea
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
dry eye
chromodacryorrhea
red tears