PBS 2.1.3 Routine Testing in the Office

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What is Astigmatism?

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A condition where the cornea is abnormally curved, causing blurry vision because it cannot focus light properly.

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What are Cones?

Back

Photoreceptors in the retina that detect color and are responsible for color vision.

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What is the function of the Pinna?

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The Pinna catches sound waves and funnels them through the ear canal.

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What is the Lens?

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A transparent structure in the eye that helps to focus light onto the retina.

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What is the external auditory canal?

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A tube that carries sound waves from the outer ear to the eardrum; it is also the site of cerumen (earwax) production.

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What is the role of the Retina?

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The layer of tissue at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptors and converts light into neural signals.

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What is the function of the Sclera?

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The white outer layer of the eyeball that provides structure and protection.

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What are Rods?

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Photoreceptors in the retina that are sensitive to low light levels and are responsible for night vision.

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What is the Eardrum?

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A thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound to the middle ear.

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What is Cerumen?

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A waxy substance produced in the ear canal that helps to protect the ear from dust and microorganisms.