Questions and Answers
Strabismus characterised by an inward deviation of one or both eyes is known as:
What is the condition called when the surfaces of the eye dry, including the conjunctiva?
xerophthalmia
What is the term for common changes in the eyes that occur with aging?
presbyopia
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What is the term for the inversion of the edge of an eyelid?
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What does the term 'nystagmus' describe?
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What procedure treats open-angle glaucoma by allowing fluid to drain properly?
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Blindness in one-half of the visual field is known as what?
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A dimness of vision or partial loss of sight without detectable disease of the eye is known as:
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Any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina is called:
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What does the suffix '-tropia' signify?
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What is the name of the procedure that uses air pressure to test for middle ear disorders?
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What is the condition known as night-blindness?
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A condition where the pupils are unequal in size is termed:
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What is the age-related gradual loss of sensorineural hearing called?
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What is the surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris called?
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Strabismus characterised by the outward deviation of one eye is known as:
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Study Notes
Eye Conditions and Terminology
- Esotropia: Condition where one or both eyes deviate inward.
- Xerophthalmia: Dryness of eye surfaces, including conjunctiva.
- Presbyopia: Age-related vision changes causing difficulties in focusing on close objects.
- Entropion: Inversion of the eyelid edge leading to irritation.
- Nystagmus: Involuntary, repetitive movement of the eyeball, which may affect vision.
- Hemianopia: Blindness affecting one-half of the visual field.
- Amblyopia: Dimness or partial loss of vision, primarily in one eye, without eye disease.
- Ametropia: General term for refractive errors where images do not focus on the retina.
- Anisocoria: Condition in which pupils are of unequal size.
- Nyctalopia: Night blindness; normal vision by day, difficulty seeing at night.
- Prebycusis: Gradual sensorineural hearing loss associated with aging.
Terminology Breakdown
- Presby/o: Prefix meaning old or elderly; often related to vision conditions.
- -opia: Suffix indicating a visual condition.
- Ambi: Prefix meaning both sides, related to vision.
- -tropia: Suffix meaning to turn, often used in strabismus terminology.
- Tympanometry: A procedure using air pressure to test for middle ear disorders.
- Tympan/o: Prefix referring to the eardrum.
- -metry: Suffix meaning the process of measuring.
Procedures and Treatments
- Laser Trabeculoplasty: Treatment for open-angle glaucoma that creates drainage openings in the trabecular meshwork.
- Iridectomy: Surgical removal of part of the iris tissue, often to treat certain eye conditions.
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Test your knowledge on various eye conditions and their terminologies with this informative quiz. By understanding terms like esotropia and presbyopia, you'll enhance your knowledge on vision health. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
