Neurological
Serious illness that affects the central nervous systems. Spread by bites from infected mosquitoes.
West Nile Virus Infection
What does the PET stand for in PET Scan?
Positron Emission Tomography
White area covering the outside of the eye except over iris and pupil
Sclera
Lens loses its transparent nature caused by changes in its proteins. Usually brought on by aging or sun exposure
Cataracts
What is evaluated by touching the patient with a cotton ball?
Light Touch
What is a Lumbar Puncture used to examine?
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Space between cornea and iris/pupil filled with aqueous fluid
Anterior Chamber
Inflamed sebaceous gland of the eyelid caused by bacterial infection
Stye
What is Anoxia
loss of blood supply to the brain
This exam provides visualization of the circulation of the blood throughout the brain?
Angiography
Which chart is commonly used to check near vision
Jaeger Chart
Increased intraocular pressure due to buildup of aqueous humor
Glaucoma
Pain, touch, joint position sense, and thermal perception are aspects of ____ that are evaluated
Sensation
This scan uses a combo of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal or axial views of the brain and other structures
CT (Computed Tomography)
Space between the iris and the lens filled with Aqueous Humor
Posterior Chamber
damage to the retina due to diabetes mellitus causing vascular changes.
Diabetic Retinopathy
For this neurological test the patient is asked to stand with his/her feet together and arms straight at the sides. It's normal if the patient doesn't lose his/her balance
Romberg Test
Assesses nerve-muscle interaction
Electromyography
Name 1 of the 2 charts that could be used for color vision testing
Ishihara Color Graph, or Cambridge Color Test
Caused by a bacterial infection or irritant resulting in irritated or reddened conjunctiva
Conjuntivitis