INSIDE THE EYE
This transparent structure at the front of the eye helps focus incoming light
Cornea
Clouding of the eye’s natural lens causes this common condition
Cataract
These lubricating drops are commonly used for dry eye symptoms
Artificial Tears
This handheld instrument allows doctors to look at the retina and optic nerve
Ophthalmoscope
Normal visual acuity is commonly written as this fraction
20/20
This colored part of the eye controls the size of the pupil
Iris
A red, itchy eye with watery discharge is commonly caused by this condition
Conjunctivitis
This beta blocker can be given as an eye drop to decrease aqueous humor production
Timolol
This microscope gives a magnified view of the front of the eye
Slit Lamp
These photoreceptors are primarily responsible for color vision
Cornea
This light-sensitive tissue lines the back of the eye
Retina
This condition causes progressive optic nerve damage and is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure
Glaucoma
Latanoprost belongs to this drug class commonly used to lower intraocular pressure
Prostaglandin Analogs
This instrument measures pressure inside the eye
Tonometer
This nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain
Optic Nerve
This central part of the retina provides the sharpest detailed vision
Macula
Flashes, floaters, and a “curtain” coming over the vision are classic signs of this condition.
Retinal Detachment
These drops temporarily enlarge the pupil during an eye examination.
Mydriatic Eye Drops
This imaging technology provides cross-sectional images of the retina
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
This stain is placed in the eye to highlight corneal defects
Fluorescein
This structure produces aqueous humor and contains the muscle that changes the shape of the lens for focusing
Ciliary Body
Sudden, painless loss of vision due to blockage of the retina’s arterial blood supply is called this
CRAO (Central Retinal Artery Occlusion)
This medication is used to constrict the pupil and can also lower intraocular pressure
Pilocarpine
This device photographs the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve
Fundus Camera
In ophthalmology, OD means right eye and OS means left eye. This abbreviation means both eyes
OU