What am I?
Normal adjustment of the eye to focus on objects far and near
Accommodation
Colored pigmented layer that opens or closes to allow more or less light into the eye
Iris
Blepharoptosis
Prolapse of an eyelid
Cataract
Clouding of the lens causing decreased vision
Removal of the eyeball
Enucleation
Tiny pit or depression in the retina that is the region of clearest vision
Fovea Centralis
Small oval region on the retina near the optic disc; contains the fovea centralis
Macula
Inflammation of tear glands
Dacryadenitis
Glaucoma
Increased intra ocular pressure resulting in damage to the retina and optic nerve
Keratoplasty
Fluid produced by the ciliary body ad found in the anterior chamber of the eye
Aqueous Humor
Bending of light rays by the cornea, lens and fluids of the eye to bring them into focus on the retina
Refraction
Unequal size of pupils
Anisocoria
Astigmatism
Defective curvature of cornea or lens
Measurement of the area in which objects are seen
Visual field test
Photoreceptor cell in the retina: responsible for color and central vision
Cone
Cranial nerve carrying impulses from the retina to the brain (cerebral cortex)
Optic nerve
Palpebral
Pertaining to an eyelid
Chalazion
Small hard cystic mass on the eyelid
Assessing clarity of vision
Visual acuity test
Photoreceptor cell essential for vision in dim light and for peripheral vision
Rod
Use of ultrasound vibrations to fragment the lens and remove it from the eye
Phacoemulsification
Condition of dry eyes
Xerophthalmia
Presbyopia
Impairment of vision due to old age
Visual examination of the interior of the eye
Ophthalmoscopy