This term means seeing with two eyes together and seeing a single image
Binocular vision
Group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
Glaucoma
Acute bacterial infection found in the lid of the eye, Most often caused by a staph aureus infection
Hordeolum (stye)
Inflammation of the eyelids occurs when tiny oil glands near the base of the eyelashes become clogged, causing irritation and redness
Blepharitis
The eyelid has tiny glands that produce an oily substance to help keep the eyes moist, when one of these glands gets blocked you can wind up with a _____________, a swollen pain free gland
Chalazion
A tester stands behind and to the side of the patient at arms length, and says something to the non test ear, what is the name of this test?
The whisper test
Inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
The shape of the eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image
Refractive errors
nearsightedness
Known as hypertropia or crossed eyes
Strabismus
Nasolacrimal duct stenosis is also known as a
Blocked tear duct
Eyes makes repetitive, uncontrolled movements
Nystagmus
Hyperopia
Farsightedness
Uncorrected strabismus can lead to _________ a condition in which the brain starts to ignore signals sent by the weaker, misaligned eye
amblyopia
measures hearing acuity based on loudness (intensity)
Audiometry
Place the base of a struck tuning fork on the bridge of the forehead, nose, or teeth
Weber Test
Halos around lights, blurred vision with exercise, gradual loss of side vision
Pigmentary glaucoma
This sits inside the eyes just behind the iris and it is the shape and size of an M & M
The lens
A pupil that looks white when a flashlight is shined into it
cataract
A struck tuning fork is placed on the Mastoid bone behind the ear
Rinne test
Pink eye is also known as
Conjunctivitis
This is not a stye, but can be caused because of a stye
Chalazion
This disorder prevents with a red, gritty sensation in the eye and also itches
Pink eye or conjunctivitis
Covering or squinting with one eye to enhance vision would be a problem with ____________ vision
binocular
This is treated by placing a warm wet cloth (compress) on your eyelid for 5-10 minutes. should be done 3 to 5 times a day
Stye (hordeolum)