Chapter 11

Question 1

Amblyopia

Answer 1

Dimness of vision or partial loss of sight without detectable disease

Question 2

Ametropia

Answer 2

Any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina

Question 3

Anisocoria

Answer 3

Pupils are uneven in size

Question 4

Astigmatism

Answer 4

The eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea

Question 5

Barotrauma

Answer 5

Pressure related ear condition

Question 6

Blepharoptosis

Answer 6

Drooping of eyelid due to paralysis

Question 7

Cataract

Answer 7

The loss of transparency of the lens of the eye

Question 8

Chalazion

Answer 8

A nodule or cyst usually on the upper eyelid caused by an obstruction of a sebaceous gland

Question 9

Cochlear implant

Answer 9

An electronic device that bypasses the damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve

Question 10

Conjunctivitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the conjunctiva usually caused by an infection/allergy

Question 11

Dacryoadenitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial viral and fungal infection

Question 12

Dilopia

Answer 12

The perception of two images of a single object

Question 13

Ectropion

Answer 13

The eve version of the eyelid

Question 14

Emmetropia

Answer 14

Normal relationship between the reflective power of the eye and shape

Question 15

Esotropia

Answer 15

Strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of 1/both eyes

Question 16

Entropion

Answer 16

The inversion of the edge of an eyelid

Question 17

Eustachitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of eustachian tube

Question 18

Exotropia

Answer 18

Strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one Eye relative to the other

Question 19

Florescein

Answer 19

Application of fluorescent dye to the surface of the eye

Question 20

Glaucoma

Answer 20

Group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve and retinal fibers

Question 21

Hemianopia

Answer 21

Blindness in one half of the visual field

Question 22

Hordeolum

Answer 22

Pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from infection in the sebaceous gland

Question 23

Hyperopia

Answer 23

A vision defect in which light rays focus to be on the retina farsightedness

Question 24

Infectious Myringitis

Answer 24

Inflammation that causes painful blisters in the eardrum

Question 25

Iridectomy

Answer 25

Surgical removal of portions of the iris used to treat angle glaucoma

Question 26

Iritis

Answer 26

Inflammation of uvea primarily affecting structures in front of Eye

Question 27

Keratitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of cornea

Question 28

Labyrinthectomy

Answer 28

Surgical removal of all/part of labyrinth – relieve stress vertigo

Question 29

Laser tubercularplasty

Answer 29

Treat open angle glaucoma by openings in the trabecular meshwork to allow fluid to drain

Question 30

Mastoidectomy

Answer 30

Surgical removal of mastoid cells – used to prepare for cochlear implant

Question 31

Myopia

Answer 31

A defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina

Question 32

Myringotomy

Answer 32

Small surgical incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure from excess pus or fluid or to create opening for ear tubes

Question 33

Nyctalopia

Answer 33

Condition where an individual with normal daytime vision has difficulty seeing at night

Question 34

Nystagmus

Answer 34

Involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball

Question 35

Ophthalmoscopy

Answer 35

Examination of the fundus with ophthalmoscope – Dilation required

Question 36

Optometrist

Answer 36

Treats and corrects vision impairment

Question 37

Otitis media

Answer 37

Inflammation of middle ear

Question 38

Otomycosis

Answer 38

Swimmers ear – fungal infection of external auditory canal

Question 39

Otopyorrhea

Answer 39

Flow of pus from ear

Question 40

Otorrhagia

Answer 40

Bleeding from ear

Question 41

Otosclerosis

Answer 41

anklyosis of bones in middle ear, resulting in conductive hearing loss

Question 42

Papilledema

Answer 42

Inflammation of optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eyes through the optic disk

Question 43

Periorbital edema

Answer 43

Swelling of the tissues surrounding the eye

Question 44

Presbycusis

Answer 44

Gradual hearing loss as body ages

Question 45

Prebyopia

Answer 45

Condition of, changes in the eye

Question 46

Pterygium

Answer 46

Growth that develops on the conjunctiva or mucous membrane

Question 47

Radial keratotomy

Answer 47

Procedure used to treat myopia

Question 48

Retinopexy

Answer 48

Reattach the detached retina detachment

Question 49

Scleritis

Answer 49

Inflammation of the sclera of the eye

Question 50

Stapedectomy

Answer 50

Anklyosis of bones of middle ear, resulting in conductive hearing loss

Question 51

Strabismus

Answer 51

When eyes point in different directions or not aligned correctly because Eye muscles are unable to focus together

Question 52

Tarsorrhaphy

Answer 52

Partial/complete surgical suturing of eyelids paralyzed

Question 53

Tinnitus

Answer 53

Condition of ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears

Question 54

Tonometry

Answer 54

Measure of intraocular pressure

Question 55

Tympanometry

Answer 55

Use of air pressure in ear canal to test for disorders of middle ear

Question 56

Tympanostomy

Answer 56

Surgical incision to restore Eye function

Question 57

Vertigo

Answer 57

Sense of whirling dizziness, loss of balance, can cause nausea and vomiting

Question 58

Vitrectomy

Answer 58

Removal of vitreous fluid and it's replacement with a clear solution

Question 59

Xerophthalmia

Answer 59

Dry eyes, including conjunctiva

Question 60

Adnexa

Answer 60

Supporting structures of the eye