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1) The lids and anterior surface of the eye, except for the center, are covered by ?
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the conjunctiva.
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(2) what forms the anterior center of the eye and transmits and refracts light?
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The cornea
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(3) what focuses light on the retina allowing for near and far vision.
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The lens
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(4)the anterior chamber contains what? (which gives eye color and forms the pupil)
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the iris
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(5) what is the aqueous humor?
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A clear liquid located in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye
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(6)The posterior chamber contains the jelly-like substance called what? which helps give rigidity to the eye.
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vitreous humor,
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(7) what part of the eye receives light and converts it to impulses to the brain via the optic nerve.
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The retina
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(8) Gauze sponges are considered much too rough for use on an eyeball. what is used Instead? .
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dampened cotton applicators
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(9) What kind of drugs are used to dilate the pupil with the patient retaining the ability to focus his eye?
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Mydriatic drops
This is usually 10 percent phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine®). |
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(10) What kind of drugs are used to dilate the pupil and prevent focusing of the eye?
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Cycloplegic drugs
Commonly used cycloplegics are 1 percent tropicamide (Mydriacyl), 1 percent atropine, and 1 percent cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl®). Atropine has a long-lasting effect. |
