The Eye

1. cunjuctiva

1.1. mucous membrane

1.2. continuous covering

1.3. serves as a protection

2. Pathology

2.1. astigmatism: light rays are focused unevenly of retina

2.2. cataract: damage to lens causing cloudiness

2.3. glaucoma: increase in intraocular pressure

2.4. hyperopia: farsightedness

2.5. macular degeneration: deterioration of the macular are of the retina

2.6. myopia: nearsightedness

2.7. retinal detachment: occurs when retina becomes separated from the choroid layer

2.8. conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva usually caused by bacteria. 100% curable

2.9. strabismus: eye muscle weakness

3. Diagnostic procedures

3.1. color vision test: use of polychromic charts

3.2. ophthalmoscope: instrument used to examine the inside of the pupil

3.3. ophthalmoscopy: process of examination of the pupil

3.4. snellen chart: chart used for testing distance vision

3.5. tonometry: measurement of the intraocular pressure

4. Therapeutic procedures

4.1. laserassisted in situ karatomileusis: correction of lyopia using lazer surgery

5. 3 layers

5.1. sclera

5.2. choroid

5.3. retina

6. muscles of the eye

6.1. 4 rectus

6.2. 2 oblique

6.3. crossed eyed is also known as strabismus