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Chapter 16

Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

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what does ARMD stand for? age related macular degeneration
what does PRK stand for? photorefractive keratectomy
what is farsightedness? hyperopia, light enters the eye and focuses behind the retina. Difficulty seeing objects up close
what is near sightedness? myopia, light enters the eye and focuses in front of the retina. Difficulty seeing object far away
what is double vision? diplopia, a symptom seen in all age groups with strabismus
what is dull or dim vision? amblyopia
the eyeball is located in what bony structure? the orbit
what does it mean when the eye is protruding from its orbit? exophthalmia, possible result of an overreactive thyroid, or a tumor behind the eyeball
drooping of the upper eyelids? blepharoptosis(ptosis) can be caused by a disorder in the 3rd cranial nerve, muscular weakness, or myasthenia gravis
what is inflammation of the eyelids? hordeolum, blepharitis
what is progressive loss of elasticity of the lens accompanying aging? presbyopia
what is pink eye? bacterial conjunctivitis
what is inflammation of the cornea? karatitis
what is inflammation of one of the sebaceous glands of an eyelash, or sty blockage of a meibomian gland? chalazion
irregular shape of the cornea, leading to blurred vision? astygmatism
involuntary back and forth eye movement caused by a disorder or the labyrinth of the ear? nystagmus
inability to see well in dim light? nyctalopia
part of the routine examination of the structure of the eye? opthalmoscope, examination for edema, and an L&A test
abnormal intraocular pressure caused by obstruction of the outflows of aqueous humor? glaucoma
progressive destruction of macula lutea, causing a loss of central vision? macular degeneration
rounding of the lens of the eye? surgical correction of refractive errors
what procedure uses an excimer to remove material under the corneal flap to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia? LASIK
visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tymphanic mambranes of hearing sometimes resulting from the aging process? ototscopy
loss of hearing sometimes resulting from the aging process? presbycusis
chronic condition of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus? meniere disease
blockage of the external auditory canal with earwax? impacted cerumen
measurement used for hearing? hertz
middle ear infection with purulent fluid? otitis media
hearing loss from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve? sensineural hearing loss
hearing loss from damage to the middle ear or inner ear? conductive hearing loss
the medical term for ear pain is? otalgia
extreme sensitivity to light is called? photophobia
surgical creation of an opening through the eardrum to promote drainage and/or to allow the introduction of artificial tubes to maintain the opening? myringotomy
the fusing of the ossicles of the middle ear is called? otosclerosis
the average person blinks 2-3 times a second to what? keep the eyes moist
what is sensineural hearing loss? results from an abnormality of the organ of corti or the auditory nerve. can also occur from prolonged exposure to loud noises, which damaged the cilia lining of the organ of corti
which choroid structure regulates the shape of the lens and secrets aqueous humor? ciliary body
which test measures the intensity of sound an individual can hear? audiometric test
medical term for ear wax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal? cerumen
ideal exam room for the Ishihara test? a quiet room well lit by sunlight
treatment for a corneal abrasion includes? removal of foreign bodies through flushing, topical non-steroidal antinflammatory opthalmic drops
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