Eyes and Ears Flashcards by Whitny Miranda

accommodation

ability of the eye to see objects in the distance and then adjust to a close object

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astigmatism

abnormality of the eye in which the refraction of a ray of light is spread over a diffuse area rather than sharply focused on the retina

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audiometer

instrument used to measure hearing

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cataract

opacity of the lens of the eye

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cerumen

yellow or brown waxy substance produced in the ceruminous glands of the ear

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color deficiency

genetic or acquired abnormality in color perception

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conjuctivitis

inflammation of the conjuctiva caused by bacteria or virus

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corneal abrasion

injury to the translucent anterior structure of the eye

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equilibrium

state of balance, which is controlled by the structures of the inner ear

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glaucoma

disorder that involves increased intraocular pressure, resulting in atrophy of the optic nerve

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gustation

sense of taste

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hyperopia

error of refraction in which affected individuals can see distant objects clearrly but cannot see near objects, also called farsightedness

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Meniere disease

syndrome characterized by recurring episodes of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo that can progressively lead to deafness

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myopia

error of refraction in which light rays are focused in front of the retina, enabling the person to see distinctly for only a short distance, also called nearsightedness

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olfaction

sense of smell

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ophthalmoscope

handheld instrument used to view the internal structures of the eye

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otitis

inflammation of the ear

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otoscope

instrument used to visualize the internal structures of the ear, ear canal, and ear drum

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presbyopia

permanent loss of accommodation of the crystalline lens that occurs in people over the age of 40

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sinusitis

inflammation of the sinuses, which can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergy

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tinnitus

ringing of the ears

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visual acuity

ability to see at different distances

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acous/o

audi/o

hearing

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acoustic

pertaining to hearing

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audiometry

measurement of hearing

blephar/o

eyelid

blepharitis

infection and inflammation of the eyelid

corne/o

cornea

corneous

pertaining to the cornea

dipl/o

double

diplopia

two images of an object seen at the same time

irid/o

iris

iridesis

surgical repositioning of the pupil by bringing a portion of the iris through an incision in the cornea

kerat/o

cornea (or hard substance)

keratocele

herniation of the cornea

myring/o

tympanic membrane

myringoplasty

surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

nas/o | rhin/o

nose

nasopharyngeal

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

ocul/o | ophthalm/o

eye

oculomycosis

any disease of the eye caused by fungus

ophthalmalgia

pain in the eye

or/o | stomat/o

mouth

orofacial

concerning the mouth and face

ot/o

ear

otorrhea

flow or discharge from the ear

phac/o

lens

phacomalacia

softening of the lens, usually as a result of a cataract

presby/o

old age

presbyopia

age related loss of accommodation

retin/o

retina

retinopathy

any disorder of the retina

rhinoplasty

plastic surgery of the nose

scler/o

sclera

sclerectasia

protrusion of the sclera

stomatosis

any disease of the mouth

tympan/o

tympanic membrane

tympanosclerosis

hardening of the tympanic membrane

diplo-

twin, double

diplopia

double vision

ex-

out, away from

exophthalmia

abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

hyperacusis

abnormal sensitivity to sound

-opia

vision

-plegia

paralysis, stroke

ophthalmoplegia

paralysis of ocular muscles

-ptosis

prolapse downward

-scope

instrument for viewing

-tropia

turning

exotropia

abnormal outward turning of one or both eyes

anacusis

total deafness

Chalazion

benign hard tumor of the eyelid

retinal detachment

separation of the inner visual layer of the retina from the outer pigment layer

epistaxis

nosebleed

gingivitis

inflammation and redness of the gums

glossoplegia

paralysis of the tongue due to an injury of the 12th cranial nerve

hordeolum

localized swelling of one or more glands of the eyelid, also called stye

nyctalopia

inability to see in low light or at night

nystagmus

involuntary eye movement that may be back and forth or curcular

ARMD

age related macular degeneration

conductive keratoplasty

EOM

extraocular movement

IOL

intraocular lens

IOP

intrapcular pressure

LASIK

laser assisted keratomileusis

LTK

laser thermal keratoplasty

right eye

left eye

both eyes

PERRLA

pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation

radial keratotomy

ROP

retinoplathy of prematurity

retinitis pigmentosa

visual acuity

visual field

air conduction

right ear

left ear

both ears

bone conduction

BOM

bilateral otitis media

EAC

external auditory canal

ENT

ears, nose and throat

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

NIHL

noise induced hearing loss

OND

post nasal drip

PE tube

pressure equilizing tube

SOM

serous otitis media

T&A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

tumpanic membrane

TMJ

tempromandibular joint

Eyes and Ears Flashcards

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