Eye Anatomy
This is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
Cornea
This condition is also known as nearsightedness.
Myopia
This test measures how well a person sees at a distance.
Visual Acuity
This common condition causes cloudy vision and is treated with surgery.
cataract
This tool measures the curve of the cornea for contact lens fitting.
Keratometer
This colored part of the eye controls the size of the pupil.
Iris
This term describes age-related difficulty seeing up close.
Presbyopia
This test is used to assess peripheral vision.
Visual Field Test
This condition involves increased intraocular pressure and can lead to blindness.
Glaucoma
This is the name of the microscope used during a slit lamp exam.
What is a slit lamp?
The retina sends signals to the brain through this nerve.
Optic Nerve
This type of lens corrects hyperopia.
Plus lens (convex)
This test uses a puff of air or a probe to measure intraocular pressure.
Tonometry
This condition is also known as “pink eye.”
Conjunctivitis
This instrument checks for refractive error and is rotated in front of the eyes.
What is a phoropter?
This jelly-like substance fills the space between the lens and the retina.
Vitreous Humor
This refractive error causes distorted or blurred vision due to an irregular cornea.
Astigmatism
This handheld instrument is used to examine the inside of the eye.
What is an ophthalmoscope?
This retinal condition is a complication of diabetes.
Diabetic Retinopathy
This is the name of the chart used to test distance visual acuity.
What is a Snellen chart?
This area of the retina is responsible for sharp central vision.
Macula
This is the ability of the eye to change focus from far to near.
Accommodation
This drop is used to dilate the pupil during an eye exam.
What is tropicamide?
This condition causes the retina to pull away from the back of the eye.
What is a retinal detachment?
Looks like an ice cream scooper used during a chalazion excision
Curette