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EyeandEardiseases
HaneyGenPathC14-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is another term for farsightedness? | Hyperopia |
| This disease is when there is a loss of elasticity in crystalline lens of the eye. What is it ? | Presbyopia |
| What is another term for nearsightedness? | Myopia |
| This condition is when light focuses unevenly or diffusely across the retina so parts of the visual field appear focused. | Astigmatism |
| What disease is characterized by involuntary eye movement? | Nystagmus |
| What disease is a localized, purulent, inflammatory infection of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid? | Stye |
| What is a scratch on the transparent anterior cellular layer of the eye? | Corneal Abrasion |
| What is a opacity or clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye? | Cataract |
| What condition is when fluid pressure in the eye damages the retina and optic nerve causing blindness? | Glaucoma |
| What is complete or partial separation of the retina ? | Retinal Detachment |
| What is a slow progressive disease that produces changes in the pigmented cells of the retina and macula? | Macular Degeneration |
| What is inflammation of the conjunctiva? | Conjunctivitis |
| What is inflammation of the uveal tract? | Uveitis |
| What is ulcerative or nonulcerative inflammation of the edges of the eyelids, involving hair follicles and glands that open onto the surface? | Blepharitis |
| What is inflammation of the cornea? | Keratitis |
| What is the accumulation of wax in the ear that can cause temporary hearing loss? | Impacted Cerumen |
| What is another name for swimmers ear? | External Otitis |
| What is the accumulation of fluid in the structure of the middle ear? | Otitis Media |
| What is the formation of spongy bone in the ear? | Otosclerosis |
| What consists of nausea, vomiting, and vertigo? | Motion Sickness |
| What is chronic inner ear syndrome marked by attacks of vertigo, and progressive deafness? | Meniere's Disease |
| What are defects in visual acuity from the eyes inability to focus light on the surface of the retina? | Refractive Errors |
| What is a disorder where the eyes can't focus on the same object? | Strabismus |
| Can deafness be passed down from parents? | Yes |