Exam 16: Special Senses: The Eye

Using ultrasound to remove a cataract is:

Write the correct meaning for XT:

The medical term for normal vision is:

An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure is:

In the term trichiasis,the root trich means:

________ are sensitive to dim light and are used for night vision.

The ________ is a pigmented vascular membrane that prevents internal reflection of light.

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.

Write the correct abbreviation for retrolental fibroplasia:

The point at which nerve fibers from the retina converge to form the optic nerve is known as the ________.

Lazy eye is also known as:

Damage to the retinal blood vessels in premature infants due to excessive oxygen therapy is:

Drooping of the upper eyelids is called:

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

The anterior chamber is filled with:

Write the correct meaning for IOP:

The protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball is the sclera.

A/An ________ is a clouding of the eye's lens.

Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:

The meibomian glands secrete: