Exploring Medical Language- Ch. 12, Eyes: Terms NOT Built From Word Parts

Question 1

reduced vision of the eye caused by disuse or misuse associated with strabismus (aka- lazy eye)

Answer 1

amblyopia

Question 2

blurred vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens

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astigmatism (Ast)

Question 3

clouding of the lens of the eye

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cataract

Question 4

obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid

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chalazion

Question 5

separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye

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detached retina

Question 6

eye disorder characterized by increase of intraocular pressure, may cause optic nerve damage and visual impairment or loss

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glaucoma

Question 7

thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjunctiva, usually caused by sun exposure

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pterygium

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disease marked by night blindness with atrophy and retinal pigment changes

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retinitis pigmentosa

Question 9

condition in which the eyes look in different directions (called cross eyed when one eye turns in)

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strabismus

Question 10

infection of an oil gland of the eyelid

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sty

Question 11

surgical removal of the eyeball

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enucleation

Question 12

laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatization, hyperopia, and myopia

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LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

Question 13

method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens, which is then aspirated

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phacoemulification (PHACO)

Question 14

procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which an Excimer laser is used to reshape (flatten) the corneal surface by removing a portion of the cornea

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PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)

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intense beam of light from a laser condenses retinal tissue to seal leaking blood vessels to destroy abnormal tissues and lesions, or to bond the retina to the back of the eye

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retinal photocoagulation

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normal refractive condition of the eye

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emmetropia (Em)

Question 17

artificial lens implanted within the eye during cataract surgery

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intraocular lens (IOL)

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agent that constricts the pupil

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miotic

Question 19

agent that dilates the pupil

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mydriatic

Question 20

specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses (cannot prescribe lenses)

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optician

Question 21

farsightedness

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hyperopia

Question 22

progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macula lutea, resulting in less of central vision

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macular degeneration

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nearsightedness

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myopia

Question 24

poor vision at night

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nyctalopia

Question 25

involuntary, jerking movements of the eye

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nystagmus

Question 26

yellowish mass on the conjunctiva that is related to exposure to UV light, climates, and dust

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pinguecula

Question 27

impaired vision as a result of aging

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presbyopia

Question 28

procedure to repair a detached retina

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scleral buckling

Question 29

surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain out of the eye to underneath the conjunctiva where it is absorbed

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trabeculectomy

Question 30

surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor

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vitrectomy

Question 31

health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises

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optometrist

Question 32

sharpness of vision for either distance or near

Answer 32

visual acuity (VA)