Exam 16: Special Senses: The Eye

In older adults,the leading cause of new cases of vision loss is:

Write the correct meaning for LPI:

Write the correct meaning for ET:

In the term nyctalopia,the root nyctal means:

The root in the term blepharoptosis means:

In the term retrolental,the prefix retro- means:

All of the following make up the external structure of the eye except:

The ________ protect the eyeballs from intense light,foreign particles,and impact.

The ________ is a cone-shaped cavity in the front of the skull that contains the eyeball.

A process of removing an entire part or mass without rupture,such as the eye,is called:

A cause of blindness due to increased intraocular pressure is:

Obstruction of tear ducts resulting in a tumor-like swelling is:

The iris is attached to the choroid.

The roots in orthoptics mean:

The innermost layer of the eye is the:

Write the correct meaning for IOL:

The circular opening in the center of the iris is called the pupil.

An agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called: