HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

What does anopsia refer to?

1. Partial blindness

2. Complete blindness

3. Loss of smell

4. Difficulty hearing

The correct answer is: Complete blindness

Anopsia specifically refers to the condition of complete loss of vision or blindness. The term is derived from Greek, where "an" means "without" and "opsis" means "sight." When discussing vision impairments, it is important to distinguish between different types of visual loss. In this case, anopsia indicates a total absence of sight rather than partial vision loss or other sensory deficiencies. Therefore, identifying anopsia as complete blindness reflects its medical definition accurately. Understanding this terminology is crucial in a dental or medical context, as visual impairments can affect patient management and treatment outcomes.