Chapter 15: Eyes

Question 1

Accommodation

Answer 1

Adaptation of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens

Question 2

Anisocoria

Answer 2

Unequal pupil size

Question 3

Arcus senilis

Answer 3

Gray-white arc or circle around the limbus of the iris that is common with aging

Question 4

Argyll Robertson pupil

Answer 4

Pupil does not react to light; does constrict with accommodation

Question 5

Astigmatism

Answer 5

Refractive error of vision due to differences in curvature in refractive surfaces of the eye (cornea and lens)

Question 6

A-V crossing

Answer 6

Crossing paths of an artery and vein in the ocular fundus

Question 7

Bitemporal hemianopsia

Answer 7

Loss of both temporal visual fields

Question 8

Blepharitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the glands and eyelash follicles along the margin of the eyelids

Question 9

Cataract

Answer 9

Opacity of the lens of the eye that develops slowly with aging and gradually obstructs vision

Question 10

Chalazion

Answer 10

Infection or retention of cyst of a meibomian gland, showing as a beady nodule on the eyelid

Question 11

Conjunctivitis

Answer 11

Infection of the conjunctiva, “pinkeye”

Question 12

Cotton wool area

Answer 12

Abnormal soft exudates visible as gray-white areas on the ocular fundus