Chapter 17 Flashcards
Amblyopia
lazy eye
Atropine
a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of low heart rate
Cellulitis
a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin
Conjunctiva
the mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids
Diplopia
double vision
Macula
part of the retina at the back of the eye
Myringotomy
surgical incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure or drain fluid
Phacoemulsification
the most common cataract surgery technique performed
Photophobia
sensitivity to light
Seborrhea
dandruff
Serous
producing serum
Stapedectomy
surgery to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis
Suppurative
production of, pus
Tinnitus
ringing of the ears
Tonometer
a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes