Functions and Anatomy of Eyelids

To protect the eye from foreign bodies.

To secrete an oily substance that lubricates the eyelid.

Lateral (outer) canthus and medial (inner) canthus.

<p>Palpebral fissure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To filter dust and dirt from the air entering the eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Palpebral and Bulbar conjunctiva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To refract (bend) light rays unto the retina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulate black-and-white vision and function in dim light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Function in bright light and are sensitive to color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toward the medial or nasal side of the eye on the retina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A smaller circular area that appears slightly depressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dark red and grow progressively narrower as they extend to the peripheral areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify any changes in vision or signs of eye disorders in an effort to initiate early treatment or corrective procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be seated comfortably.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That moving very close to the client’s face to view the retina and internal structures may be slightly uncomfortable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guarantee accurate results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administer vision tests competently, use the ophthalmoscope correctly, recognize normal variations from abnormal findings, and record results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Snellen or E chart, hand-held Snellen card or near-vision screener, penlight, opaque cards, ophthalmoscope, and disposable gloves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presbyopia is impaired near vision, indicated when the client moves the chart away from the eyes to focus on the print.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Position yourself approximately 2 feet away from the client at eye level, have the client cover the left eye while you cover your right eye, and slowly move a finger upward until the client sees it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inferior: 70 degrees, Superior: 50 degrees, Temporal: 90 degrees, Nasal: 60 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A delayed or absent perception of the examiner's finger indicates reduced peripheral vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Corneal Light Reflex Test assesses the parallel alignment of the eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evaluation of gross peripheral vision helps to assess the client's ability to perceive objects in their side vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protrusion of the eyeballs accompanied by retracted eyelid margins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Have the client keep the head straight while looking from side to side then up toward the ceiling. Observe clarity, color, and texture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bulbar conjunctiva is clear, moist, and smooth. Sclera is white.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Areas of dryness, which can be associated with allergies or trauma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generalized redness of the conjunctiva (pink eye).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local, non-infectious inflammation of the sclera.</p> Signup and view all the answers