1.
In the tiny foveola, there are approximately how many cones?
10,000
25,000
110,000
125,000
2.
Between the iris and the crystalline lens is located what?
anterior chamber
anterior compartment
posterior chamber
posterior compartment
3.
The seventh layer of the retina, containing the axons of
bipolar cells and amacrine cells and the dendrites of ganglion
cells, is known by what name?
outer nuclear
inner nuclear
outer plexiform
inner plexiform
4.
What is the ring-like tendon, located in the nasal orbit,
through which the superior oblique passes?
annulus of Zinn
lacrimal fossa
trochlea
oblique tendon
5.
As an increasing amount of light enters the eye, the pupil
does what?
constricts
dilates
distorts
accommodates
6.
What severely blinding disorder results from a loss of the
arterial blood supply to the optic nerve of one eye?
optic neuritis
ischemic optic neuropathy
papilledema
glaucoma
7.
Which of these usually cause(s) a profound loss of vision?
optic atrophy
muscae volitantes (floaters)
asteroid hyalosis
subconjunctival hemorrhage
8.
What ocular tissue provides protection for the eye and serves
as an attachment for the extraocular muscles which move the
eye?
cornea
vitreous humor
sclera
conjunctiva
9.
Which disorder is caused by an accumulation of fluid under
the retina and seems to be linked to chronic stress?
macular degeneration
cystoid macular edema
retinal detachment
central serous retinopathy
10.
Which type of inflammation in the body would not be a suspect
in causing an iritis or uveitis?
arthritis
psoriasis
tuberculosis
ankylosing spondylitis