Certified Paraoptometric Practice Test

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What term is used to describe the pores in the eyelid becoming blocked and inflamed?

Chalazion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hordeolum
Keratonconus

The correct answer is: Hordeolum

A chalazion is a slow-growing lump or cyst caused by a blockage in the oil gland of the eyelid. Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes' blood vessels. Keratoconus is an eye disorder that causes the cornea to thin and change shape. The term used to describe the pores in the eyelid becoming blocked and inflamed is "hordeolum." This condition, also known as a stye, occurs when the oil gland in the eyelid becomes infected and swollen.