functions
what is the function of the eyelid
what is: movable folds of skin that protect the eye
what layer is the sclera?
what is: outer layer
what is Conjunctivitis ?
what is: Inflammation of conjunctiva
what causes Tinnitus?
what is: age-related hearing loss; prolonged exposure to loud noises
what is the tongue made up of?
what is: muscle tissue
what is the function of the orbital cavity
what is: cone-shaped cavity formed by the skull that houses and protects the eyeball
where is the cornea located?
what is: the front of the eyeball (window of eye)
is Hyperopia far or near sighted
what is: farsighted
what causes Presbycusis?
aging
what is the Septum?
what is: partition that divides the nose into right and left sides
what's the function of the lacrimal gland ?
what is: produce tears which cleanse and lubricate the eye
what layer is the inner layer?
what is: the retina
what is Glaucoma ?
what is: Excessive intraocular pressure causing destruction of the retina and atrophy of the optic nerve
what causes Glaucoma ?
what is: Caused by overproduction of aqueous humor, lack of drainage, or aging
what is Astigmatism ?
what is: Irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, causing blurred vision and eye strain
/what's the function of the papillae ?
what is: Bumps on the surface of the tongue that contain the taste buds
what layer is the blind spot located in?
what is: retina
what is Diabetic Retinopathy causes by
what is: Caused by damage of the blood vessels of the retina
what causes Macular Degeneration ?
what is: Happens when the small central portion of your retina, called the macula, wears down
is Macular Degeneration curable?
whats the function of the pinna ?
what is: the outer ear, collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal
what does the conjunctiva cover?
what us: the retina/ white of eye
what is Conductive hearing loss?
what is: sounds to the inner ear are blocked by ear wax, fluid in the middle ear, or abnormal bone growth
what causes Sensorineural hearing loss?
what is thrush ?
what is: an oral yeast infection on tongue/inner cheeks