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What term describes the condition where the eyeball is displaced back into the orbit?
What term describes the condition where the eyeball is displaced back into the orbit?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a dry eye?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a dry eye?
What is the medical procedure involving the reconstruction of the cornea called?
What is the medical procedure involving the reconstruction of the cornea called?
What condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure that can lead to blindness if untreated?
What condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure that can lead to blindness if untreated?
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Which term refers to inflammation of the eyelid?
Which term refers to inflammation of the eyelid?
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Which optical condition is described as focusing parallel rays in front of the retina?
Which optical condition is described as focusing parallel rays in front of the retina?
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What does the term 'iridectomy' refer to?
What does the term 'iridectomy' refer to?
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Which term combines inflammation of both the cornea and conjunctiva?
Which term combines inflammation of both the cornea and conjunctiva?
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What condition specifically involves the examination of the eye fundus?
What condition specifically involves the examination of the eye fundus?
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What term describes the condition of having a progressive opacity of the lens of the eye?
What term describes the condition of having a progressive opacity of the lens of the eye?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Eye
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Ophthalmo/Oculo: Related to the eye
- Examples: Ophthalmology (medical specialty), Ophthalmologist (specialist), Ophthalmoscopy (examining eye fundus), Xerophthalmia (dry eye)
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Eye Anatomy:
- Iris: Colored part of the eye
- Pupil: Opening in the iris
- Cornea: Transparent front part of the eye
- Lens: Focuses light
- Vitreous: Jelly-like substance filling the eye
- Retina: Light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye
- Macula: Central part of the retina essential for sharp vision
- Optic Nerve: Carries visual signals to the brain
Eye Diagnostic Tools
- Ophthalmoscope: Device used to examine the interior of the eye through the pupil
Eye Conditions
- Exophthalmos: Bulging of the eyeball outside the eye socket
- Endophthalmos: Displacement of the eyeball back into the eye socket
- Endophthalmitis: Inflammation of intraocular fluids (vitreous and aqueous)
- Panophthalmitis: Inflammation of all the eye coats including intraocular structure
Eye Prefixes & Suffixes
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Oculo: Eye
- Examples: Ocular nerve, Ocular muscles, Extraocular muscles
- Mio/Myo: Decrease pupil size
- Mydriasis/Mydriatic: Increase pupil size
Conjunctiva
- Conjunctive: Mucous membrane covering the sclera
- Examples: Conjunctivitis, Conjunctival hemorrhage
Kerato
- Kerato: Cornea
- Example: Keratitis (Inflammation of the cornea)
- Keratoplasty: Reconstruction of the cornea using a corneal graft
Keratoconjunctivitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
Irido
- Irido/Iris: Iris
- Examples: Iritis, Iridectomy, Iridocyclitis
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Cyclo/Ciliary body: Ciliary body
- Examples: Cyclitis, Cycloplegia, Cyclospasm
Blephar
- Blephar: Eyelid
- Example: Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid)
Lens
- Cataract: Progressive opacity of the lens of the eye
Other Eye Conditions
- Glaucoma: Disease of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure, leading to optic nerve atrophy and blindness if untreated
- Myopia (Nearsightedness): Parallel rays are focused in front of the retina
- Hypermetropia (Farsightedness): Parallel rays are focused behind the retina;
- Presbyopia: Similar to hypermetropia but occurs with aging.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the eye. This quiz covers key terms, anatomical parts, diagnostic tools, and common eye conditions. Perfect for students in medical or health-related fields.
