Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Presbyopia
blurred vision; eye fatigue; squinting, headaches
What is the signs and symptoms of Nystagmus
repetitive, involuntary eye movements; decreased vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Strabismus
esotropia; exotropia; diplopia
What is the signs and symptoms of Hordeolum (Stye)
pain, redness; purulent drainage; foreign body sensation
What is the signs and symptoms of Chalazion
size, up to pea; can be infected
What is the signs and symptoms of Keratitis
bad vision; irritation; tearing; photophobia
What is the signs and symptoms of Blepharitis
crusting around eyelids; itching, burning
What is the signs and symptoms of Entropion
sensation of foreign body; itching, redness; can damage cornea
What is the signs and symptoms of Ectropion
tears run down cheeks; dryness
What is the signs and symptoms of Blepharoptosis
varies in severity through day; obstructs vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Conjunctivitis
itching; photophobic; water or purulent discharge
What is the signs and symptoms of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer
pain; vision impairment
What is the signs and symptoms of Episcleritis/Scleritis
intense redness; pain; blurred vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Cataract
white pupil; loss of bright colors vision; poor night vision
What Is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
symptoms only with bad damage; loss of central vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
pain; blurry vision; headaches; redness; halos around light
What is the signs and symptoms of Macular Degeneration
distortion/loss of central vision
What is the signs and symptoms Diabetic Retinopathy
microaneurysm; hemorrhages; neovascularization
What is the signs and symptoms of Retinal Detachment
sees many floaters & light flashes; dark shadow in periph
What is the signs and symptoms of Uveitis
pain; photophobia; blurred vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Exophthalmos
large amount of eye exposure; dryness; gritty feeling in eye
What is the signs and symptoms of Cancer of the Eye
appears as lesions, skin tags, chalazions; exopthalmos; leukocoria; impaired vision
What is the signs and symptoms of Impacted Cerumen
loss of hearing; tinnitus; earache
What is the signs and symptoms of Infective Otitis Externa
pain; inflammed ear canal; hearing loss; water/purulent drainage
What is the signs and symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear
similar to otitis externa
What is the signs and symptoms of Otitis Media
serous or suppurative; pain; sickness; children pull at ear
What is the signs and symptoms of Otosclerosis
tinnitus; gradual hearing loss
What is the signs and symptoms of Meniere’s Disease
vertigo; tinnitus; hearing loss; pressure in ear; loss of balance
What is the signs and symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
spinning sensation; dizziness; difficulty standing/walking
What is the signs and symptoms of Labyrinthitis
extreme vertigo; tinnitus; hearing loss; difficulty focusing eyes
What is the signs and symptoms of Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)
pain; discharge/blood from ear; buzzing in ear; facial weakness
What is the signs and symptoms of Cholesteatoma
hearing loss; purulent drainage; vertigo; facial weakness
What is the signs and symptoms of Mastoiditis
pain; edema; headache; hearing loss; drainage from ear
What is the signs and symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
tinnitus; hearing loss
What is the signs and symptoms of Cancer of the Ear
hearing loss; discharge; visible mass; loss of equilibrium
