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Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the conjunctiva?
- Glaucoma
- Amblyopia
- Cataract
- Conjunctivitis (correct)
Normal pupil size typically ranges from 5mm to 12mm.
Normal pupil size typically ranges from 5mm to 12mm.
False (B)
What is the medical term for a runny nose?
What is the medical term for a runny nose?
Rhinorrhea
The term PERLA stands for Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and ______.
The term PERLA stands for Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and ______.
Match each eye condition with its correct description:
Match each eye condition with its correct description:
Which of the following is characterized by a cloudy area in the lens of the eye?
Which of the following is characterized by a cloudy area in the lens of the eye?
Exophthalmos refers to the shrinking of the eyes.
Exophthalmos refers to the shrinking of the eyes.
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
A stye is similar to ______.
A stye is similar to ______.
Which eye condition involves misaligned eyes?
Which eye condition involves misaligned eyes?
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Occipital
Occipital
Back of head
Photophobia
Photophobia
Intolerance to light
Diplopia
Diplopia
Double vision
Epistaxis
Epistaxis
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Rhinorrhea
Rhinorrhea
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Otorrhea
Otorrhea
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Tinnitus
Tinnitus
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PERLA
PERLA
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Erythema
Erythema
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
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Study Notes
- Occipital refers to the back of the head.
- Photophobia is the intolerance to light.
- Phonophobia is the intolerance to sounds.
- Diplopia is double vision.
- Epistaxis is a nose bleed.
- Rhinorrhea is a runny nose.
- Otorrhea is a discharge from ears.
- Tinnitus is a ringing sound in ears.
- PERLA means Pupils Equal, Round and Reactive to Light Accommodation.
- Erythema refers to redness.
- Normal pupil size ranges from 2mm-8mm.
- Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva.
- Exophthalmos is the bulging of the eyes.
- Glaucoma results in tunnel vision with no peripheral vision.
- Cataract is the cloudy area in the lens with no central vision.
- Amblyopia is also known as lazy eye.
- Astigmatism is blurred distance and near vision.
- Ptosis means the eyelid droops over the eye.
- Stye is similar to acne.
- Meibomian gland is oil-producing.
- Meibom prevents from drying.
- Hyperopia means farsightedness.
- Myopia means nearsightedness.
- Strabismus means misaligned eyes.
- Hypotropia means downward eyes.
- Hypertropia means upward eyes.
- Exotropia means outward eyes.
- Esotropia means inward eyes.
Eye Shapes
- Tadpole shape indicates incarceration of the iris.
- Normal eye shape is circular.
- Festooned is also a description of eye shape.
Eye Colors
- Greyish black eye color.
- Jet black color is associated with Aphakia which means absence of natural lens.
- White/grey eye color indicates a Cataract.
- Pearl white eye color.
- Brown eye color.
Eye Symmetry
- Symmetry: 1mm difference in each pupil.
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