Ophthalmic

Anatomy & Structures

100

Allows perceptions of general shapes and shades of gray in dim light

Rods

200

White outer layer of the eyeball

Sclera

300

Clear fluid filling the space in front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea

Aqueous Humor

400

Clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball

Vitreous Body

500

Thick connective tissue that provides integrity to the shape of the eyelid

Tarsal plate

Anatomy & Structures 2

100

Enables the ability to see fine details and colors

Cones

200

Thin, transparent lining of the inner surface of the eyelid that covers the sclera

Conjunctiva

300

Bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages

Optic nerve

400

List the 3 tunics that compose the eye

Fibrous tunic, vascular pigmented tunic, and nervous tunic

500

Angular junction of the eyelids at either corner

Canthus

Equipment

100

Device used to treat retinal detachment; uses localized cold temperature to seal tears and holes

Cryotherapy Unit

200

Equipment used for better visualization during procedures; may be draped or reusable sterile handles placed on knobs

Operating Microscope

300

Equipment used in posterior chamber surgeries; controls intraocular pressure through irrigation and aspiration

Vitreoretinal System

400

Uses ultrasonic energy to fragment tissue; used in treatment of cataracts

Phacoemulsifier

500

Used to increase visualization during procedures; attached to a pair of glasses

Loupes

Instruments

100

A locking or nonlocking needle holder used in ophthalmics

Castroviejo needle holder

200

Ophthalmic forceps used for grasping and holding delicate eye tissue

Bishop-Harmon iris forceps

300

Type of suture use to manipulate the eye during surgery

Bridle Suture

400

Type of retractor used to retract the eye lid

Desmarres lid retractor

500

Instrument used for grasping the eyelid and isolating the problem area to facilitate excision

Desmarres chalazion forcep

Procedures

100

Procedure to correct misalignment or deviation from coordinated movement of the eye

Strabismus Correction

200

Excision of the an eye and surrounding muscles due to extensive damage resulting in total loss of vision

Enucleation

300

Procedure for the removal of a section of iris tissue

Iridectomy

400

Procedure performed to reopen a pathway between the lacrimal sac and the nose; pathway can become obstructed by fibrous tissue or bone

Dacrocystorhinostomy

500

Procedure to correct an abnormal inversion of the lower lid margin; causes the eyelashes to rub against the cornea causing irritation, pain, and chronic tears

Entropian Repair