Conditions of the Eyelids
Ophthalmic term used to define inflammation of the eyelids.
What is Blepharitis
Ophthalmic term used to describe inflammation of the Conjunctiva
What is Conjunctivitis ?
Which extraocular muscle is responsible for turning the eye inward?
What is the medial rectus?
This structure of the eye is defined as the dome shaped transparent outer layer that covers the Iris and the Pupil
What is the Cornea?
The ophthalmic term used to describe the absence of a refractive error
What is Emmetropia?
The ophthalmic term for Stye
What is Hordeolum?
This condition is described as a brook blood vessel under the Conjunctiva and is the result of injury to the eye
What is subconjunctival hemorrhage?
Which structure is responsible for the drainage of excessive tears
What is the Puncta?
This structure of the eye is described as the white tough protective outer coating of the eye
What is Sclera?
The ophthalmic term used to refer to nearsightedness
What is Myopia?
This condition of the eyelids is defined as a slow growing bump caused by blockage and inflammation of the Meibomian glands, similar to a cyst. Usually requires surgical removal.
What is a Chalazion?
This condition of the Conjunctiva is sometimes referred to as an eye freckle or mole. Although, the cause is unknown it said to be hereditary or caused by an overexposure to UV rays.
What is Nevus?
This structure of the eyelids is defined as the inne and outer eyeld margins
What is the Canthus?
This structure of the eye is clear transparent elastic like structure that works with the ciliary muscles to focus light on the Retina.
What is the Crystalline lens?
This refractive error is characterized by an irregularly shaped Cornea
What is Astigmatism?
The causes of Conjunctivitis
What is viral, bacterial, and allergies/allergic reaction?
Described as a wedge shaped overgrowth that typically extends from medial conjunctiva to Cornea. Usually caused by overexposure to UV rays
What is Pterygium?
This structure is described as the junction where the bulbar and palpebral Conjunctiva
What is the Fornix?
This structure of the eye provided blood supply and nutrients to the Retina
What is the Choroid?
This refractive error may be caused an eyeball that is too short or Cornea that is too flat
What is Hyperopia?
Ophthalmic term used to describe the bleeding under the skin of the eye, which is usually caused by injury/trauma to the eye
What is Ecchymosis?
This condition of the Conjunctivia is described as a small round yellow benign tumor that may caused by an overexposure to UV rays
What is Pinguecula?
This structure is defined as the pink globular mound of skin located near the medial Canthus.
What is the Caruncle?
This structure is part of the Uveal Tract directly located between the Iris and Choroid. It's primary function is to produce aqueous fuild/humor
What is the Ciliary Body?
This type of Astigmatism occurs when there is two focal points, one coming to focus on the Retina, and the other coming to focus behind the Retina
What is Compound Hyperopic Astigmatism?