Ch10 - Diseases and Conditions of the Eye

Question 1

Cataract

Answer 1

clouding of the lens from abnormal protein deposits

Question 2

Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer 2

ruptured capillaries inside of eye from untreated diabetes that can result in progressive vision loss

Question 3

Ectropion

Answer 3

eversion of the eyelid (turns outward)

Question 4

Entropion

Answer 4

inversion of the eyelid

Question 5

Glaucoma

Answer 5

disease where intraocular pressure causes damage to retina and optic nerve if left untreated. Idiopathic.

Question 6

Hordeolum (sty)

Answer 6

inflammation of an oil gland in eyelid

Question 7

Macular Degeneration

Answer 7

progressive, age related deterioration of the macula

Question 8

Astigmatism

Answer 8

defective curvature of cornea producing blurred vision

Question 9

Hyperopia

Answer 9

condition of shortened eyeball shape that results in farsightedness (can’t see up close)

Question 10

Myopia

Answer 10

condition of elongated eyeball shape results in nearsightedness (can’t see far)

Question 11

Presbyopia

Answer 11

farsightedness in old people from reduced elasticity in lens

Question 12

Retinal Detachment

Answer 12

emergency condition of eye in which the retina spontaneously pulls away from the choroid layer of blood vessels; blindness will occur if not repaired!

Question 13

Strabismus

Answer 13

misalignment of eyes due to muscle weakness; crossed eyes