Sensory Terms

Question 1

An eye disease that can blur your central vision =

Answer 1

Macular Degeneration

Question 2

Cloudy areas in the lens of your eye =

Answer 2

Cataracts

Question 3

A group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the Optic Nerve =

Answer 3

Glaucoma

Question 4

Gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects (Age-Related Farsightedness) =

Answer 4

Presbyopia

Question 5

A vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen more clearly than close ones (Farsightedness) =

Answer 5

Hyperopia

Question 6

The point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry (Nearsightedness) =

Answer 6

Myopia

Question 7

This is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina) =

Answer 7

Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 8

What are the early signs of Diabetic Retinopathy?

Answer 8

blurry or double vision, wavy vision, dark or floating spots, pain or pressure in one or both eyes, rings, flashing lights, or blank spots in your vision

Question 9

This occurs when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged.

This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet =

Answer 9

Peripheral Neuropathy

Question 10

The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet =

Answer 10

Xerostomia

Question 11

Gradual loss of hearing in both ears. Linked to aging =

Answer 11

Presbycusis

Question 12

Occurs when an individual’s pupils become dilated (larger) =

Answer 12

Mydriasis

Question 13

Paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye resulting in dilatation of the pupil and paralysis of accommodation =

Answer 13

Cycloplegia