eyes

• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye: Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, causing redness and irritation.
• Glaucoma: Increased pressure in the eye that can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss.
• Cataracts: Clouding of the lens, leading to decreased vision.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD: Deterioration of the central part of the retina, affecting central vision.
• Diabetic Retinopathy: Damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes, leading to vision problems.
• Nystagmus: Involuntary eye movements that may indicate neurological conditions or inner ear problems.
• Strabismus: Misalignment of the eyes, which can lead to double vision or amblyopia (lazy eye).
• (Anisocoria) = Unequal Pupil Size Could be due to nerve damage, trauma, or certain medications.
• nearsightedness (myopia),
• farsightedness (hyperopia),
• (Diplopia) - Double Vision : Can be caused by muscle imbalances, nerve issues, or underlying medical conditions.
• Loss of Peripheral Vision: Could indicate glaucoma or other optic nerve problems.
• Floaters and Flashes: Seeing floaters or flashes of light can be a sign of retinal detachment or other retinal issues.
• Yellowing of the Sclera: May indicate jaundice, liver problems, or other underlying conditions.
• Red or Bloodshot Eyes: Can be caused by allergies, infections (such as conjunctivitis), or irritation.
• upward turning of the misalignment eye - ESOTROPIA
• downward turning of the misalignment eye - HYPOTROPIA
• OUTWARD turning of the misalignment eye - EXOTROPIA
• INWARD misalignment of the eye - HYPERTROPIA
• Dont have the ability to focus (what problem)- lens
• constrict - near
• dilate - far
• 20/200 - legally blind
• Ptosis - kirat
• presbyopia - elders , blurry lagpas
• Dacryocystitis - inflammation in the lacrimal sac
• Hordeolum - redness swelling and tenderness of the hair follicle and glands that empty at the edge of the eyelids
• Iritis - inflammation in the iris
• Mydriasis - enlarged pupils
• Opaque - surface not smooth in cornea trauma or abrasion
• Lobule - earlobe
• Helix - the posterior curve of the auricles upper aspect
• Antihelix - the anterior curve of the auricles upper aspect
• Tragus - the cartilaginous protrusion at the entrance of the ear canal
• Triangular fossa - a depression of the antihelix
• External auditory meatus - the entrance to the ear canal
• Cerumen - earwax