Chapter 12: The Eye Flashcards
(71 cards)
1
Q
Blephar/o
A
Eyelid
2
Q
Conjunctiv/o
A
Conjunctiva
3
Q
Core/o
A
Pupil
4
Q
Corne/o
A
Cornea
5
Q
Cor/o
A
Pupil
6
Q
Cry/o
A
Cold
7
Q
Dacry/o
A
Tear, tear duct
8
Q
Dipl/o
A
Two, double
9
Q
Irid/o
A
Iris
10
Q
Ir/o
A
Iris
11
Q
Is/o
A
Equal
12
Q
Kerat/o
A
Cornea
13
Q
Lacrim/o
A
Tear, tear duct
14
Q
Ocul/o
A
Eye
15
Q
Ophthalm/o
A
Eye
16
Q
Opt/o
A
Vision
17
Q
Phac/o
A
Lens
18
Q
Phak/o
A
Lens
19
Q
Pupill/o
A
Pupil
20
Q
Retin/o
A
Retina
21
Q
Scler/o
A
Sclera
22
Q
Ton/o
A
Tension, pressure
23
Q
Bi
A
Two
24
Q
Bin
A
Two
25
Opia
Vision/ condition
26
Phobia
Abnormal fear/ aversion
27
Plegia
Paralysis
28
Ad lib
As desired
29
ADL
Activities of daily living
30
Amb
Ambulate
31
AMA
American Medical Assoc.
32
ASA
Aspirin
33
BR
Bed rest
34
BRP
Bathroom privileges
35
WC
Wheel chair
36
IOL
Intraocular lens
37
IOP
Intraocular pressure
38
FU
Follow up
39
CDC
Centers for disease control
40
Amblyopia
Reduced vision in one eye caused by disuse or misuse assoc. with strabismus, unequal refractive errors, or otherwise impaired vision
41
Astigmatism
Blurred caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens
42
Cataract
Clouding of lens of the eye
43
Chalazion
Obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid
44
Detached retina
Separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye
45
Emmetropia
Normal refractive condition of the eye
46
Enucleation
Surgical removal of the eyeball
47
Glaucoma
Eye disorder characterized by increase of intraocular pressure
48
Hyperopia
Far sightedness
49
Intraocular lens
Artificial lens implanted with in the eye during cataract surgery
50
LASIK
Laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct eye sight
51
Macular degeneration
Progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macule lutec
52
Miotic
Agent that constricts the pupil
53
Mydratic
Agent that dialates the pupil
54
Myopia
Nearsightedness
55
Nyctalopia
Poor vision at night or in faint light
56
Nystagmus
Involuntary jerking movements of the eye
57
Optician
Specialist who fill prescriptions for lenses
58
Optometrist
Health professional who prescribed corrective lenses and/ or eye exercises
59
Phacoemulsification
Method to remove cataracts on which an ultrasound needle probe breaks up the lens which is then aspirated
60
Pinguecula
Yellowish mass on the conjunctiva that may be related to exposure to ultraviolet light, dry climates and dust.
61
Presbyopia
Impaired vision as a result of aging
62
Photorefractive keratectomy
Procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which ab excimor laser is used to reshape the cornea
63
Pterygium
Thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjunctiva usually caused by sun exposure
64
Retinal photocoagulation
Intense beam of light which condenses retinal tissue go seal leaking blood vessels, destroy tissue, etc.
65
Retinitis pigmentosis
Hereditary progressive disease marked by night blindness w/ atrophy and retinal pigment changes
66
Scleral buckling
Procedure to repair a detached retina
67
Strabismus
Condition in which eyes look in different directions caused by dysfunction of eye muscles
68
Sty
Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid
69
Trabeculectomy
Surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain out to conjunctiva where it is absorbed
70
Visual acuity
Sharpness of vision for either distance or near
71
Vitrectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
