Anterior chamber –
The area of the eye located behind the cornea and in front of the iris.
Conjunctiva —
A thin membrane that lines the inner eyelid and white part of the eyeball.
Conjunctival —
Relating to the conjunctiva.
Cornea —
A five-layered, transparent structure in the front of the eyeball that focuses light.
Corneal —
Relating to the cornea.
Corneal abrasion —
A scratch to the cornea.
Dilate —
To expand or enlarge.
Glaucoma —
A condition in which the pressure in the eye increases, causing vision loss or blindness.
Inflammation —
An internal or external reaction in which a contained part of the body becomes red, swollen, warm and painful.
Intraocular –
Refers to anything occurring within the eye.
Iris —
The colored, ring shape part of the eye which regulates the light flow into the eye.
Iritis –
A condition in which the iris becomes inflamed.
Keratitis –
A condition in which the cornea becomes inflamed as a result of infection, trauma or disease. In some cases, this condition can lead to blindness.
Lens —
The transparent structure located behind the eye that focuses light to the retina.
Ocular —
Relating to the eye.
Ophthalmologist —
A physician who specialize in the anatomy, physiology and treatment of the eye.
Ophthalmology –
A branch of medicine that focuses on the anatomy, physiology and treatment of the eye.
Orbit –
The bone cavity in which the eyeball is located.
Orbital fracture –
A break in the bone that contains the eyeball.
Palpebra —
The upper and lower folds of skin that can close or open over the eyeball. Also known as the ‘eyelid.’
Pupil –
The opening in the iris that controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
Retina –
The lining in the back of the eyeball that is sensitive to light and creates impulses to the brain through the optic nerve.
Retinopathy –
Refers to any disease affecting the retina.
Rupture —
A tear or break to a body structure.
Sclera –
The white, outer coating of the eyeball.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage –
A painless condition where blood is trapped underneath the conjunctiva as a result of a small break in a blood vessel.
