Pathology of the eyes and vision

Question 1

Drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to muscle weakness or paralysis

Answer 1

Ptosis

Question 2

*also known as a stye
* pus-filled and painful lesion on the eyelid resulting from an acute infection

Answer 2

Hordeolum

Question 3

*also known as pink eye
* inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by a viral infection, allergy or irritants

Answer 3

Conjunctivitis

Question 4

*inflammation of the sclera (white of the eye)
* usually associated with infections or chemical injuries

Answer 4

Scleritis

Question 5

*loss of transparency of the lens that causes progressive loss of visual clarity
* most are associated with aging

Answer 5

Cataract

Question 6

*contraction of the pupil, normally in response to exposure to light
* may be due to use of prescription or illegal drugs

Answer 6

Miosis

Question 7

Group of diseases characterized by the increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers and optic nerve

Answer 7

Glaucoma

Question 8

Condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea

Answer 8

Astigmatism

Question 9

*also known as nearsightedness
* a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina

Answer 9

Myopia