Medical Terminology Simplified

Separation of the retina from the choroid, which disrupts vision and results in blind-

ness if not repaired

Retinal detachment may follow trauma, choroidal hemorrhages, or tumors and may be

associated with diabetes mellitus.

Additional Medical Terms • CHAPTER 11 527527

retinal detachment

RĔT-ĭ-năl

retin: retina

-al: pertaining to

Angle

Angle

Lens

Anterior

chamber

Posterior

chamber

Aqueous
humor

Cornea

Iris

Canal of

Schlemm

Vitreous chamber

containing

vitreous humor

Optic

nerve

Fovea

Optic

disc

Normal optic disc

Increased pressure on head of optic disc

causing destruction of the nerve fiber Figure 11-7Glaucoma.

Figure 11-8Hordeolum.