Exam 16: Special Senses: the Eye

Conjunctivitis is often called:

Write the correct abbreviation for visual field:

The innermost layer of the eye is the:

Write the correct abbreviation for intraocular pressure:

In the term phacoemulsification,the combining form phac/o means :

The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disk creates a/an ________ on the surface of the retina.

The roots in orthoptics mean:

Write the correct abbreviation for exotropia:

The small depression located in the macula lutea is known as the:

The leading cause of blindness over age 55 is macular degeneration.

The medical term for farsightedness is:

In the term trichiasis,the root trich means :

Located above the outer corner of the eye,the ________ secretes tears through approximately 12 ducts onto the surface of the conjunctiva of the upper lid.

The outer white layer of the eyeball is known as the:

The anterior chamber is filled with:

Write the correct meaning for ST:

Name the three major categories of glaucoma.

________ is used to identify changes in the blood vessels in the eye and to diagnose systemic diseases.

The process of using ultrasound to disintegrate a cataract is known as:

In the term retrolental,the prefix retro- means :