Key Terms
Define photophobia.
What is sensitivity to light?
Chart used to evaluate visual acuity.
What is the Snellen chart?
Opacity of the lens.
What is a cataract?
Define exophthalmos.
What is protrusion of the eyeball?
Instrument used to measure intraocular pressure.
What is a tonometer?
Often caused by increased intraocular pressure.
What is glaucoma?
Define tinnitus.
What is ringing in the ears?
Type of dye used to detect corneal abrasions.
What are fluorescein eye drops?
Associated with central vision loss.
What is macular degeneration?
Define enucleation.
What is removal of the eye?
Test used to detect macular degeneration.
What is the Amsler grid test?
Define otorrhea.
What is drainage from the ear?
Used to examine the surface of the eye.
What is a slit lamp?