NSG 201 - Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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accomodation The adjustment of the eye to variations in distance.
astigmatism Visual distortion resulting from an irregular corneal curvature that prevents light
rays from being focused clearly on the retina.
consensual reaction constriction of the iris and pupil of one eye when a light is shone in the opposite
eye
red reflex red glow over the pupil created by light illuminating the retina
miosis abnormal contraction of the pupil
mydriasis abnormal dilation of the pupil
blepharitis inflammation of the eyelid
cataract opacity of the crystalline lens of the eyes
diploid double vision
enophthalmos abnormal backward placement of the eyeball
entropion abnormal inward turning of the margin of the eyelid
exopthalmos abnormal forward placement of the eyeball (potrusion)
glaucoma eye disease characterized by abnormal increase of intraocular pressure
hordeolum stye.
infection of a sebaceous gland at the margin of the eyelid
hyperopia farsightedness.
refractive error in which light rays focus behind the retina
myopia nearsightedness.
refractive error in which light rays focus in front of the retina
nystagmus involuntary rhythmical movement of eyes; oscillations may be horizontal, vertical,
rotary, or mixed
photophobia occular discomfort caused by exposure of the eyes to bright light
presbyopia loss of accommodation (ability to focus on near objects) associated with older
adults
, ptosis dropping of the upper eyelid
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accomodation The adjustment of the eye to variations in distance.
astigmatism Visual distortion resulting from an irregular corneal curvature that prevents light
rays from being focused clearly on the retina.
consensual reaction constriction of the iris and pupil of one eye when a light is shone in the opposite
eye
red reflex red glow over the pupil created by light illuminating the retina
miosis abnormal contraction of the pupil
mydriasis abnormal dilation of the pupil
blepharitis inflammation of the eyelid
cataract opacity of the crystalline lens of the eyes
diploid double vision
enophthalmos abnormal backward placement of the eyeball
entropion abnormal inward turning of the margin of the eyelid
exopthalmos abnormal forward placement of the eyeball (potrusion)
glaucoma eye disease characterized by abnormal increase of intraocular pressure
hordeolum stye.
infection of a sebaceous gland at the margin of the eyelid
hyperopia farsightedness.
refractive error in which light rays focus behind the retina
myopia nearsightedness.
refractive error in which light rays focus in front of the retina
nystagmus involuntary rhythmical movement of eyes; oscillations may be horizontal, vertical,
rotary, or mixed
photophobia occular discomfort caused by exposure of the eyes to bright light
presbyopia loss of accommodation (ability to focus on near objects) associated with older
adults
, ptosis dropping of the upper eyelid
