Nur 324 EXAM 4 Review
Presbyopia
gradual decline in the ability of the lens to accommodate or focus on CLOSE objects
Cataract
cloudy or opaque areas in part of the lens or entire lens that interfere with the passage of light
through the lens, causing blurry vision and glare problems
Digital eye strain
group of eye and vision related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Commonly
causes eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes
Dry eyes
Result when tear glands produce too few tears, resulting in itching, burning, or even reduced
vision.
Glaucoma
, a slowly progressive increase in intraocular pressure that, if left untreated, causes progressive
pressure against the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral vision loss, decreased acuity, difficulty
adapting to darkness, and halo effect
Diabetic retinopathy
pathological changes that occur in the blood vessels of the retina, resulting in decreased vision
or vision loss caused by hemorrhage and macular edema
Macular degeneration
condition in which the macula (specialized part of the retina responsible for central vision) loses
its ability to function efficiently. First signs include blurring of reading matter, distortion or loss
of central vision, and distortion of vertical lines.
Presbycusis
common progressive hearing disorder in older adults
Cerumen accumulation
buildup of ear wax in external auditory canal. Cerumen becomes hardened and collects in the
canal, causing conduction deafness
Dizziness and disequilibrium
Presbyopia
gradual decline in the ability of the lens to accommodate or focus on CLOSE objects
Cataract
cloudy or opaque areas in part of the lens or entire lens that interfere with the passage of light
through the lens, causing blurry vision and glare problems
Digital eye strain
group of eye and vision related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Commonly
causes eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes
Dry eyes
Result when tear glands produce too few tears, resulting in itching, burning, or even reduced
vision.
Glaucoma
, a slowly progressive increase in intraocular pressure that, if left untreated, causes progressive
pressure against the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral vision loss, decreased acuity, difficulty
adapting to darkness, and halo effect
Diabetic retinopathy
pathological changes that occur in the blood vessels of the retina, resulting in decreased vision
or vision loss caused by hemorrhage and macular edema
Macular degeneration
condition in which the macula (specialized part of the retina responsible for central vision) loses
its ability to function efficiently. First signs include blurring of reading matter, distortion or loss
of central vision, and distortion of vertical lines.
Presbycusis
common progressive hearing disorder in older adults
Cerumen accumulation
buildup of ear wax in external auditory canal. Cerumen becomes hardened and collects in the
canal, causing conduction deafness
Dizziness and disequilibrium
