Eye Infections
Small cyst from blockage of meibomian gland
Chalazion
Cloudy area blocks passage of light into the retina
Cataract
Projects light to view the interior parts of eye and retina; looking for optic disc
Ophthalmoscope
the creation of a permanent opening in the tear duct for the drainage of tears.
Dacryocystorhinostomy
This drug constricts the pupils
miotics
Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by irritation, allergy, or bacterial infection
Conjunctivitis
Eyes do not track together; also known as crossed eyed
Strabismus
Used to view details of eye, requires mydriatic eye drops
Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
These two procedures are performed to correct deviation of the eye caused by strabismus.
Muscle resection and muscle recession
This drug dilatates the pupils
mydriatics
an inflammation of the lacrimal sac, causing pain, redness, and swelling at the site of the medial canthus.
Dacryocystitis
Scleral Buckling procedure is performed to correct this issue
Detached Retina
Measures how far eye protrudes beyond the edge of the eye socket
exophthalmometer
a surgery where the entire thickness of the cornea is transplanted to improve vision.
Penetrating Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplantation)
are medications that temporarily paralyze the ciliary muscle in the eye, causing paralysis of accommodation.
cycloplegics
Inflammation of glands and lash follicles along the eyelids
Blepharitis
Common and serious eye disorder that happens after 40 years old in most people, when there is a build up of fluid in the eye cavity and there are two different types open and closed angle.
Glaucoma
Measures the intraocular pressure of the eye
tonometer
fragmentation of a cataract by ultrasonic vibration.
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (Phacoemulsification)
a regional anesthetic technique used in ophthalmic surgery that involves injecting local anesthetic around the equator of the eyeball (globe) in the orbit
peribulbar block
Inflammation of the cornea, results from superficial ulcerations caused by a virus or corneal trauma
Keratitis
Ulceration of the cornea caused by foreign body or direct trauma
Corneal Abrasion
is used to stain the cornea and highlight irregularities of the epithelial surface.
Fluorescein
may be performed for a variety of conditions, such as opacity of the anterior segment of the vitreous and loss of vitreous during cataract extraction.
Anterior Vitrectomy
This class of drugs block acetylcholine, which can:
Dry up secretions (less spit or mucus)
Relax muscles (like in the bladder or intestines)
Slow down digestion
Dilate pupils
Anticholinergics. Examples atropine, scopolamine