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Purple Module
Purple Module Sensory Review
Question | Answer |
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equilibrium | A state of balance. |
Eustachian tube | A tube which connects the nose and throat. |
glaucoma | Accumulation of aqueous humor in the eye. |
ametropia | An error in refraction. |
accommodation | Clearness or sharpness of a sensory function. |
anacusis | Complete deafness. |
strabismus | Condition in which one eye is misaligned with the other or out of synchrony. |
otoplasty | Corrective surgery for a deformed pinna. |
blepharoplasty | Cosmetic surgery removing fatty tissue above and below the eyes. |
astigmatism | Defective curvature of the pupil. |
otopyorrhea | Discharge of pus from the ear. |
otalgia | Ear pain. |
cerumen | Ear wax. |
fluorescein angiography | Evaluation of blood vessels and their leadkage in and beneath the retina. |
iridectomy | Excision of the iris. |
hyperopia | Farsightedness. |
dacryorrhea | Flow of tears. |
nyctalopia | Impaired vision in dim light aka. nightblindness. |
radial keratotomy | Incision of the cornea for treatment of nearsightedness. |
otitis externa | Infection of the external auditory canal. |
otitis media | Inflammation of the middle ear. |
amblyopia | Lazy eye syndrome. |
presbyopia | Loss of accommodation associated with the aging process. |
anosmia | Loss of sense of smell. |
audiometry | Measurement of hearing acuity. |
phacoemulsification | Method of treating cataracts that disintegrates a cloudy lens, and is then aspirated and removed. |
optometrist | One who specializes in eye measurements. |
cataracts | Opacities on the lens. |
tinnitus | Perception of ringing, hissing or other sounds in the ears. |
olfactory | Pertaining to smell. |
blepharoptosis | Prolapse of the eyelid. |
tympanoplasty | Reconstruction of the eardrum. |
achromatopsia | Severe congenital deficiency in colour perception. |
incus | Shaped like an anvil. |
malleus | Shaped like a hammer. |
stapes | Shaped like stirrups. |
ear canal | Slender tube through which sound waves trael to the middle ear. |
chalazion | Small, hard tumor on the eyelid. |
cochlea | Snail-shaped inner ear structure, first structure of the inner ear. |
hordeolum | Stye. |
gustation | Taste. |
cornea | The clear, transparent portion of the sclera. |
sclera | The white of the eye. |
antiemetics | Treat and prevent nausea, vomiting, dizziness and vertigo. |
nystagmus | Type of involuntary eye movements. |
photophobia | Unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light. |
metamorphopsia | Visual distortion of objects. |
Describe aqueous humor. | Found in posterior and anterior chamber, Provides nourishment for lens and cornea, Produced by ciliary body, Drains from eye through canal of Schlemm. |
Describe cones. | Functions in bright light. Visual receptors producing colour vision. |
Describe rods. | Functions in dim lights. Visual receptors producing black and white vision. |
Describe conjunctiva. | Lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the outer surface of the eye. |
Describe fovea. | The center of the macula, Composed of only cones, very close together, it produces the greatest acuity. |
Describe pupil. | The perforated center of the iris, Regulates the amount of light passing through the pupil to the interior of the eye. |
Describe the vestibular system. | Controls balance and eye movement, Consists of semicircular canals and vestibule. |
Describe the vitreous humor. | A jelly-like substance that fills the interior of the eye. |
What are the functions of the ear? | Hearing and equilibrium, Sensor receptor organ. |
What are the 3 tunics of the eye? | Fibrous tunic Vascular tunic Sensory tunic |
What is an otolaryngologist? | Doctor who treats ear, nose and throat disorders. |
What are the specific sensations? | Hearing vision equilibrium smell taste |
What is macular degeneration? | Deterioration of the macula. |
What is otosclerosis? | Hardening of the bones in the middle ear. |
Where are the ossicles located? | Within the tympanic cavity. |
Acc | accommodation |
ARMD, AMD | age-related macular degeneration |
Ast | astigmatism |
ENG | electonystagmography |
IOL | interocular lens |
IOP | interocular pressure |
LASIK | lazer-assisted in sita keratomileusis |
AC | air conduction |
BC | bone construction |
ENT | ear, nose and throat |
NIHL | noise induced hearing loss |
RK | radial keratotomy |
O.D. | doctor of Optometry |
SLE | slit-lamp examination |
ST | estropia |
VA | visual acuity |
VF | visual field |
XT | extropia |
OM | otitis media |
PE | pressure equalizing tube |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
mydriatics | Drugs that dilate the pupils. |
semicircular canals | Responsible for balance. |