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CCMA: Lesson 9: The Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears > Chapter 2: Listenig to learn > Flashcards

Chapter 2: Listenig to learn Flashcards

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What is Adnexa?

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The appendages or the accessory structures of an organ.

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What is Astigmatism?

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A condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.

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What is Barotrauma?

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Pressure-related ear discomfort that is often caused by changes in air pressure.

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What is Cochlear Implant?

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An electronic device implanted behind the ear to restore certain hearing losses.

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What is Diplopia?

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The perception of two images of a single object.

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Diplopia is also known as?

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Double vision.

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What is Glaucoma?

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A group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.

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What does Glaucoma causes?

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Damage to the retinal nerve fibers and to the optic nerve.

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What is Hyperopia?

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A defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.

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Hyperopia is also known as?

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Farsightedness.

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What is Myopia?

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A defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina.

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Myopia is also known as?

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Nearsightedness.

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What is Nystagmus?

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An involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball.

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What is Ophthalmoscopy?

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The visual examination of the fundus of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.

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What is an Optometrist?

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A specialist in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine whether corrective lenses are needed.

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What is an Otomycosis?

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A fungal infection of the external auditory canal.

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What is Periorbital edema?

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The swelling surrounding the eye or eyes.

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What Is Presbycusis?

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The gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages.

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what is Presbyopia?

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Describes the common changes in the eye that occur with aging.

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What is Radial keratotomy?

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A surgical procedure to correct myopia.

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How is Radial Keratotomy done?

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By making incisions partially through the cornea to cause it flatten.

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What is Strabismus?

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A disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly.

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What is Tinnitus?

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A ringing, buzzing or roaring sound in one or both ears.

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What is Tonometry?

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The measurement of intraocular pressure.

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What is Vertigo?

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A sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance that often is combined with nausea and vomiting.

CCMA: Lesson 9: The Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears (17 decks)

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