Cornea
What is the inner most layer (5th layer) of the cornea called?
Endothelium
What test is used to assess the extent of a patient's peripheral vision?
Visual Field Test (perimetry)
The retina sends visual signals to the brain through this structure.
Optic Nerve
Increased IOP can lead to this disease
Glaucoma
OD stands for
Ocular Dexter (right eye)
What is the second layer of the cornea called?
Bowman's Membrane
What test measures the thickness of the cornea?
Pachymetry
It's essentially a hole that allows light to enter the eye and reach the retina.
Pupil
This "clouding" of the lens can cause blurred vision. Everyone that lives long enough will get one!
Cataract
This term describes pupils that are unequal in size
Anisocoria
What is the outer most layer (1st layer) of the cornea called?
Epithelium
Brightness Acuity Test (BAT)
The fluid in the front chamber of the eye is called this
Aqueous Humor
Diabetes can cause this retinal condition
Diabetic Retinopathy
The medical term for "lazy eye"
Amblyopia
What is the fourth layer of the cornea called?
Descemet's Membrane
What test measures the tear output?
Schirmer's
Clear, dome-shaped, front part of the eye, responsible for 2/3 of the eye's refractive power
Cornea
Sudden onset of flashes and floaters can can be a sign of what ocular emergency?
Retinal Detachment (RD)
This medical term means misalignment of the eyes
Strabismus
What is the third layer of the cornea called? (this is where LASIK happens)
Stroma
What test captures images of the back of the eye (retina and optic nerve) - it allows for documentation and comparison of changes over time
Fundus Photography
A small area in the center of the retina, crucial for sharp and detailed central vision
Macula
Medical term for "dry eye"
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
This medical term means double vision
Diplopia