Chapter 12 Medical Terminology
Across
- 2. inflammation of the tear sac
- 4. surgical removal of the eyeball
- 5. abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
- 10. poor vision at night
- 12. softening of the sclera
- 14. involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
- 18. surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain by reducing intraocular pressure
- 19. drooping of the eyelid
- 20. physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
Down
- 1. tumor arising from a developing retinal cell
- 3. condition of false lens
- 6. yellowish deposits located under the retina
- 7. corneal transplant
- 8. method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens
- 9. pertaining to within the eye
- 11. creation of an artificial opening between the tear sac and the nose
- 13. measurement of pressure within the eye
- 15. specialist who fills prescription for lenses
- 16. reduced vision in one eye caused by disuse or misuse
- 17. surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold