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PAMercer External eye
Pictures and abnormalities of the external eye
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Medical
Graduate
01/30/2010

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Term
Conjunctiva
Definition
mucous membrane covering the eye, semi-transparent, starts at edge of cornea.
Bulbar conjunctiva covers the sclera, palpebral conjunctiva coverse inside eyelids
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iris
Definition
pigmented muscle that controls the amount of light going into the retina
sphincter pupillae - inner, dilator pupillae - outer
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limbus
Definition
junction of sclera and iris
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cornea
Definition
clear part of eye, avascular
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meibomian glands
Definition
secrete oil, keeps tears from evaporating quickly
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levator palpebrae
Definition
elevates lids, CN III
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orbicularis oculi
Definition
around eyelids, closes eyelid, CN VII
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Circulation of aqueous humor
Definition
ciliary body -> posterior chamber -> through pupil -> anterior chamber -> canal of Schlemm -> circulation
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icterus
Definition
yellow discoloration of sclera, caused by excessive bilirubin the blood
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epiphora
Definition
excessive tearing, caused by blockage of tear drainage or hypersecretion by lacrimal gland
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ptosis
Definition
bening dropping of eyelid, normal in geriatrics
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proptosis
Definition
extruding eyes, seen most often in Grave's disease, not usually reversible
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miosis
Definition
constriction of pupils
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mydriasis
Definition
dilation of pupils
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anisocuria
Definition
pupil inequality > 0.5 mm, normal in 20% of population, unilateral defect, usually benign, always present, could be a defect in retina/optic nerve, oculomor nerve
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Definition

Horizontal defect

optic lesion caused by occlusion at optic disk

possible causes: CVA (stroke), tumors, glaucoma, intracranial bleeding

Term
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Definition

Blind right eye

optic nerve lesion caused by retinal detachment

no sensory information will be able to get in causing the R eye to be blind

Term
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Definition

Bitemporal hemianopsia

defect in both temporal fields

optic chiasm lesion

no peripheral vision

possible causes: pituitary tumor, central retinal artery disease, retinal detachment

 

Term
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Definition

Homonymous hemianopsia

optic tract lesion, seen unilaterally, not bilaterally (like bitemporal hemianopsia)

 

Term
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Definition

Left superior quadrant Defect

field loss in one quadrant

usually caused by: right optic radiation lesion or occipital cortex lesion

defect is contralateral to vision loss

Term
Strabismus
Definition
deviation of the eyes, use the cover/uncover test
Term
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Definition

Esotropia

imbalance caused by ocular muscle tone

medial gaze deviation

cross-eyed

Term
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Definition

Exotropia

imbalance caused by ocular muscle tone

lateral gaze deviation

wall-eyed

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Amblyopia
Definition
decrease in vision in one eye, due to disease, increase in premature infants
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nystagmus
Definition
fine, rhythmic oscillation of eyes, few beats are normal, suggests neurological conditions when it is non stop
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paralytic strabismus
Definition
deviation of one eye inward or outward, cause by muscle weakness of CN
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nonparalytic strabismus
Definition
deviation of one eye, esotropia or exotropia, constant in all directions of gaze, eye will be stuck in that area, occurs with fatigue, caused by muscle weakness
Term
blindness
Definition
loss of vision in one or both eyes, no direct rxn, no consensual rxn
Term
Marcus Gunn pupil
Definition
affected eye has no consensual rxn, affected eye dilates instead of restricts with direct response to light, decrease in sensory input, good eye is normal, optic nerve is damaged
Term
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Definition

Oculomotor Nerve palsy

CN III

complete ptosis, dilated unreactive pupil, impaired EOMs (H pattern)

Term
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Definition

Horner's syndrome

paralysis of sympathetic nerves, unilateral ptosis, ipsilateral pupil constriction, no sweating

Miosis, ptosis, anhydrosis (constriction, lid lag, no sweating)

Term
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Definition

Adie's pupil

one dilated pupil

tonic pupil, no reaction to light, constricts to near reaction

benign but may need to wear sunglasses when it is bright

Term
Causes of nonreactive bilateral pupils
Definition
drugs (oral or palced in the eye), altered mental status (fixed pupils, brain stem problem, syphilis complications), specific disease (Argyll Robertson pupil)
Term
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Definition

Argyll robertson pupil

bilateral small irregular pupils

no light reaction

react to accommodation

Term
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Definition

Ectropion

eversion of eyelid causing inadequate draining and dry eyes

Term
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Definition

Entropion

inversion of eyelid, lashes could abrade cornea

Term
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Definition

Periorbital edema

eyes appear swollen, could be caused by cellulitis, allergy, or renal problems

Term
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Definition

Basal Cell Carcinoma

local skin cancer, firm mass, may ulcerate, nonhealing

Term
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Definition

Hordeolum aka sty

obstuction fo glands of Zeiss/Moll

lump within eyelid follicle on eyelid margin

painful

 

Term
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Definition

Chalazion

lump on outside of eyelid, painless, caused by obstruction to Meibomian glands

Term
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Definition

Xanthelasma

soft yellow plaques of cholesterol on eyelid

caused by increased cholesterol or congenital disease

Term
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Definition

Dacryocystitis

Unilateral infection of lacrimal gland/sac causing painful, tearing, nasal, swelling

Caused by obstruction of nasolacrimal duct usually around the puncta or sace

Term
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Definition

Ecchymosis (raccoon eyes)

Caused by basilar skill fracture or orbital floor fracture

bruising appears dropped down due to gravity

Term
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Definition

Conjunctivitis

inflammation of conjunctiva, could be bacterial, viral, or allergic

Conjunctival injection, clear cornea, pus discharge, crusting, itching and painless

Term
Acute iritis
Definition
inflammation of iris, sudden onset of pain, photophobia, ciliary injection, blurriness, tenderness to touch
Term
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Definition

Corneal abrasion

superficial disruption of cornea, conjunctival erythema

caused by trauma

Term
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Definition

Corneal ulcer

painless infection of the cornea

possibly caused by infection or contact lenses

Term
Acute glaucoma
Definition
closed or narrow, increase in intraocular pressure caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm, sudden onset, causes blurriness, HA, halos, severe eye pain, rock hard eye with ciliary injection
Term
open angle glaucoma
Definition
mild increase in intraocular pressure, non-emergency
Term
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Definition

Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Ruptured blood vessel causing blood between the sclera and teh conjunctiva

painless, caused by coughing, vomitting, weight lifting, constipation

Term
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Definition

Episcleritis

local patch of erythema on sclera

asymptomatic

autoimmune

Term
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Definition

Cataracts

opacity of the lens, grayish pupil, no red reflection

decrease in visual acuity

can be congenital or acquired

Term
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Definition

Blepharitis

chronic inflammation of eyelid margins, small white scales

Term
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Definition

Arcus senilis

Arc around cornea due to increased cholesterol

usually seen in people over 60 yo

Term
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Definition

Hypopeion

pus in anterior chamber

Term
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Definition

Hyphema

blood in anterior chamber

Term
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Definition

Pinguecula

small raised nodule in conjunctiva

caused by exposure to light or dust

found on nasal or temporal limbus

Term
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Definition

Pterygium

degeneration of conjunctiva and cornea

caused by exposure to sunlight and dust

Term
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Definition

Kayser-Fleischer ring

greenish yellow ring near limbus

found in Wilson's disease ONLY (disorder of copper metabolism)

Term
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Definition

Blue sclera

sclera appears blue and thin, usually found in infants

could be associated with osteogenesis imperfecta (hereditary disorder of bone fragility) or with Ehler Danlos syndrome (causing deafness)

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