Pathology of the Ocular System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• exophthalmos : high volume pushing the eye forward.
• blepharitis : inflammation of the eyelid.
• orbit : structure that provides protection & cushioning of the globe.
• goblet : these cells secrete mucin component of tears.
• conjunctiva : provides smooth, lubricated surface for blinking.
• lacrimal : gland that produces 60% of aqueous tear composition.
• meibomian : gland that produces the lipid layer of tear composition.
• cornea : eye structure responsible for light refraction.
• keratitis : generic term for inflammation of the cornea.
• coloboma : scleral _ is a focal absence of sclera.
• uvea : vascular tunic of the eye.
• aqueoushumor : produced by ciliary body and maintains iop.
• choroid : blood supply to the outer retina.
• melanocytoma : large, pigmented mass arising from iris & ciliary body.
• iridocyclitis : inflammation of the ciliary body.
• hypopyon : wbc in aqueous humor.
• phthisisbulbi : chronic, uncontrolled uveitis which can lead to small, shrunken globe..
• glaucoma : elevated iop due to decreased drainage of aqueous humor.
• aphakia : no lens.
• cataract : due to protein &/or hydration changes in lens metabolism.
• vitreous : maintains ocular shape & transmits light.
• rpe : supports the retina through transport of ions, waste removal, & regeneration of photoreceptors.
• flare : aqueous _ is protein in aqueous humor.
• hyphema : rbc in aqueous humor.