eyes Flashcards
another term for blind spot
scotoma
double vision or diplopia in one eye is due to
dry eyes
this is the excessive tearing
epiphora
a patient lacrimal apparatus is obstructed. what is the effect of this
epiphora
a test when clients wear their glasses
Amsler test
is used to measure pressure within the eye
tonometry
Normal eye
pressures range from
10 - 21 mmhg
a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often caused by
abnormally high pressure (IOP) within the eye
Glaucoma
Patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both
eye Tunnel vision in the advanced stages
Open angle glaucoma
Used to test distant visual acuity
Snellen Chart
is assessed in clients over 40 years of age by holding the pocket screener or newspaper print 14 in.
jaeger test
While performing the examination, remember these key points:
Administer vision tests competently and record the results.
Use the ophthalmoscope correctly and confidently.
Recognize and distinguish normal variations from abnormal findings.
(impaired far
vision) is present when
the second number in the
test result is larger than
the first (20/40)
myopia
. Normal
visual field degrees are
approximately as follows
inferior
superior
temporal
nasal
70
50
90
60
—an oscillating
(shaking) movement of
the eye
Nystagmus