RAD TECH 14 Flashcards by Aja Walker

aqueous

watery

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conjunctivitis

inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye; may be caused by a bacteria infection ,etc

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corneal

pertaining to the cornea

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lacrimal

pertaining to tears

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nasolacrimal

pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal ducts

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ophthalmolgist

a medical doctor who specializes in the comprehensive care of the eyes and visual system in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and injury

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opthalmology

the branch of medicine that specializes in the study of the diseases and disorders of the eye

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opthalmopathy

any diseases of the eye

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optic

pertaining ti the eyes or to sight

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optician

a health professional who specializes in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses for glasses or for contact lenses

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optometrist

doctor of optometry is responsible for examination of the eye and associated structure to determine problems

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retionpathy

any disease of the retina

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vitreous

pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye

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ambi-

both, both sides

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aqeu/o

watery

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blephar/o

eyelid

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conjuctiv/o

conjunctiva

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cor/o

pupil

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corne/o

cornea

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dacry/o

tears

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dipl/o

double

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epi-

upon,over

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es/o

within

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ex/o

outward

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extra-

outside

hemi-

half

ir/o

iris

kerat/o

hard, horny, also refers to cornea of the eye

lacrim/o

tears

ocul/o

eye

opthalm

eye

-opia

visual condition

optic/

eye, vision

phot/o

light

-ptosis

dropping or prolapse

pupil

retin/o

retina

ton/o

tension

vitre/o

glassy

xer/o

dry

astigmatism

a refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be forced irregularly

blepharitis

actue or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or baceria origin

cataract

the lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy, losing its normal transparency and this altering the perception of images due to the interference of light transmission to the retina

conjunctivitis

inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the front part of the eyeball; often called pink eye

glaucoma

ocular disorders identified as a group due to the increase in intraocular pressure, causing damage to optic nerve

LASIK

laser in situ keratomileusis, procedure is a form of laser vision correction for nearsightedness

vitrectomy- surgical removal of the virtuous gel from the middle of the eye

acoustic

pertaining to sound of hearing

auditory

pertaining to the sense of hearing

aural

pertaining to the ear

mastoiditis

inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone; usually an extension of middle ear infection

otalgia

pain in the ear

otitis media

inflammation of the middle ear

otorrhea

drainage form the ear; usually associated with inflammation of the ear

purulent

containing pus

tinnitus

a ringing or tinkling noise heard in the ear

vertigo

sensation of spinning around

acous

hearing

audi

hearing

ear

tympan

eardrum

ENT

ear, nose, and throat

tympanic membrane