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Chapter 15
Eyes
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10/30/2012

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Conjunctiva
Definition
Thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the sclera
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Cornea
Definition
Transparent from part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil
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Diplopia
Definition
Double vision
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IOP
Definition
Intra-ocular pressure
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OD
Definition
Right eye
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OU
Definition
Both eyes
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OS
Definition
Left eye
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Periorbital
Definition
Situated around the orbit of the eye
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Sclera
Definition
White outer wall of the eye; tough, fibrous tissues that extends from the cornea to the optic nerve
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Arcus Senilis
Definition
White, gray, or blue opaque ring in the corneal margin
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Chemosis
Definition
Swelling of the conjuctiva
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EOMI
Definition
Extra ocular movements intact
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Hyphema
Definition
Blood in the front area of the eye
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Nystagmus
Definition
Involuntary eye movements horizontally or vertically
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Papilledema
Definition
Optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure that is visualized on fundoscopic exam
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PERRL
Definition
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light
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Ptosis
Definition
Dropping of the upper eyelid
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Scleral icterus
Definition
Yellowing of the sclera
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Definition
Bright red patch appearing in the white of the eye
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Conjunctivitis
Definition
Swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctiva)
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Corneal abrasion
Definition
Scratch on the cornea
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Fluorescein
Definition
Dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities such as an abrasion or foreign body
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
Examination of the ocular fundus using an ophthalmoscope
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Retinal Detachment
Definition
Separation of the light-sensitive membrane in the back of the eye (the retina) from its supporting layers
Term
Slit Lamp Exam
Definition
Instrument consisting of a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye to examine the front parts of the eye, including the cornea, the lens, the iris, and vitreous gel. Special lenses can be placed between the slit lamp and the cornea (or directly on the cornea) to view the deeper structures of the eye, such as the optic nerve, retina, and the area where fluid drains out of the eye
Term
Hordeolum
Definition
Stye - inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid
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Visual Acuity Test
Definition
Determines the smallest letter a person can read on a standardized chart (Snellen chart) or a card held 14-20 feet away
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Visual Fields Test
Definition
Used to determine degree of peripheral vision
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