Chapter 10 Medical Terminology

In which condition is central vision lost and peripheral vision remains?

• Diabetic Retinopathy

• Glaucoma

• Macular Degeneration

Which term describes a condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure resulting in damage to the optic nerve?

• Glaucoma

• Cataract

• Macular Degeneration

Which term describes the process whereby the eyes make adjustments for seeing objects at various distances?

• Accommodation

• Convergence

• Refraction

Which term means inflammation of the tympanic membrane?

• Eustachitis

• Mastoiditis

• Myringitis

Which term describes a condition of involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball?

• Astigmatism

• Nystagmus

• Strabismus

Which laser treatment is used to treat closed angle glaucoma?

• Laser iridotomy

• Laser retinopexy

• Laser trabeculoplasty

Which term describes the fibrous tissue outer layer of the eye?

• Sclera

• Choroid

• Retina

Which abbreviation means right eye?

• OS

• OD

• OU

Which term means a surgical incision into the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes?

• Myringectomy

• Myringotomy

• Tympanocentesis

Which test measures intraocular pressure?

• Refraction

• Snellen chart

• Tonometry