Exam 15: Ophthalmology-Eyes

Describe fluorescein staining and what it is used for.

Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means "condition of unequal pupils"?

The combining form blephar/o- means ________.

The combining form xer/o- means ________.

The surgical process of ________ involves breaking up the lens with an ultrasonic probe and sound waves.

The abbreviation IOL means ________.

Which medical word refers to the retina?

Acute contagious bacterial conjunctivitis with mucus discharge is commonly known as ________.

________ are light-sensitive cells in the retina that detect black and white.

The border where the white,opaque sclera becomes the transparent cornea is the ________.

Why do all babies' eyes have irides that are a slate gray to blue color at birth?

If the lacrimal ducts are obstructed,the patient will have difficulty with the flow of tears.

Which word is MISSPELLED?

The combining form pupill/o- means ________.

Which of the following is a test for color blindness?

Which diagnostic procedure is used to detect glaucoma?

The ability of both eyes to turn medially toward the nose and maintain focus as an object approaches the face is called ________.

Briefly explain the function of the lacrimal gland.

Which of the following is FALSE about the sclera?

The combining form presby/o- means ________.