Chapter 9 - Eye and Ear Flashcards
blephar/o
eyelid
ir/o, irid/o
iris
kerat/o
cornea
ophthalm/o
eye
opt/o
vision
retin/o
retina
scler/o
sclera
audi/o
hearing
myring/o
eardrum (tympanic membrane)
ot/o
ear
tympan/o
middle ear
-metry
measurement
-plegia
paralysis
-ptosis
drooping, sagging, prolapse
-meter
instrument used to measure
-plasty
surgical repair
-scope
instrument used for visual examination
-tomy
cut into, incision
astigmatism (AST)
Irregular curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye (cornea or lens); causes blurry vision.
cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye
glaucoma
eye disorder caused by optic nerve damage, usually caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure
hyperopia
farsightedness
LASIK
laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea; stands for “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.
macular degeneration
progressive deterioration of the central portion of the retina resulting in a loss of central vision; when caused by the aging process it is referred to as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
myopia
nearsightedness
optometrist
Healthcare professional who performs eye exams, administers vision tests, and prescribes corrective lenses. They are state-licensed professionals who have earned doctorate degrees.
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
presbycusis
hearing impairment occurring with age
presbyopia
vision impairment occurring with age
retinal detachment
separation of the retina from the choroid in the posterior portion of the eye resulting in a disruption of vision that may be permanent if treatment is delayed; onset may be gradual or sudden and is not painful
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
ARMD
Age-related Macular Degeneration
AST
Astigmatism
ENT
Ear, Nose, and Throat; otolaryngologist
HOH
Hard of Hearing
IOP
Intraocular Pressure
OM
Otitis Media
Ophth
Ophthalmology
VA
Visual Acuity