Exam 12: Eye

Surgical removal of the eyeball is called

The term that means a defective curvature of the refractive surfaces (cornea or lens) of the eye is

Poor vision at night is called

The medical term visual acuity is defined as

The term diplopia means

Another term for sty is

The term that means separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye is

A combining form meaning equal is

The IOL placed during the patient's cataract surgery is referred to as

The term that means softening of the lens is

A specialist who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is

The oil glands in the upper and lower edges of the eyelids that help to lubricate the eye are called

The outer protective layer of the eye is the

A progressive degeneration of the macula lutea of the retina is called

Surgical creation of a drain to reduce intraocular pressure is called

A combining form that mean lens is

The ophthalmologist suggested the patient seek LASIK treatment to eliminate eyeware for a defective curvature of the refractive surface of the cornea of the eye, or

Thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjunctiva is

The term blepharitis means inflammation