Eye Anatomy
This is the white outer layer of the eye where the six extraocular muscles attach.
What is the sclera?
This condition is commonly called “pink eye.”
What is conjunctivitis?
This term means sensitivity to light.
What is photophobia?
These materials make text or objects easier to see by increasing the difference between colors.
What is high contrast?
The ventral stream is known as this pathway.
What is "what"?
This clear structure covers the front of the eye and is responsible for most refraction of light.
What is the cornea?
This eye condition causes increased pressure in the eye.
What is glaucoma?
Retinitis Pigmentosa often causes loss of this type of vision first.
What is peripheral vision?
Students with nystagmus may need these during close visual tasks.
What are frequent breaks?
CVI stands for this.
What is Cortical (Cerebral) Visual Impairment?
This colorful part of the eye controls how much light enters to the back of the eye.
What is the iris?
This condition causes involuntary eye movements.
What is nystagmus?
This type of vision loss creates blind spots in a person’s visual field.
What are scotomas?
These tools may help students with low vision by making text or objects appear larger.
What are magnifiers or video magnifiers?
This condition is the most common lifelong motor disability and affects muscle tone, posture, and movement.
What is cerebral palsy?
These photoreceptors are responsible for color vision, acuity, and central vision.
What are the cones?
This emergency condition occurs when parts of the retina pull away from the tissue that nourishes it.
What is retinal detachment?
Macular degeneration affects this type of vision.
What is central vision?
For peripheral field loss, increasing this can help a student see more area.
What is distance viewing?
This CVI behavior explains how clutter can make it hard to find or separate one object from the background.
What is Impact of Clutter and Crowding?
This fluid fills about two thirds of the eye and acts as a shock absorber.
What is the vitreous humor?
This condition is the incomplete development of retinal blood vessels due to premature birth.
What is retinitis of prematurity (ROP)?
Strabismus can reduce depth perception because the eyes cannot achieve this kind of vision.
A student with field loss may need visual efficiency training to develop this skill.
What is visual scanning?
This CVI behavior refers to the time it takes a person to notice, look at, recognize, or respond to something.
What is response interval?