disorder of special senses Flashcards
irregularity in the shape of the lens or cornea
Astigmatism
clouding of the lens; lens becomes hard and losses its transparency; may occur in one or both eyes
cataract
an inability to distinguish between one or more primary colors
genetic
color blindness
Inflammation of the anterior conjuntiva
aka pink eye
conjuntivitis
hemorrhage in and generation of the retina; major cause of blindness
diabetic retinopathy
eye muscle contracted, often resulting in tension headaches
eyestrain
pressure of intraocular fluid is elevated; second most common cause of blindness in us
glaucoma
acute localized infection of gland(s) of the eyelash follicle; reoccurrence is common; aka stye
bacterial or viral
hordeolum
inability of the lens to focus on near objects aka farsightedness
hyperopia
inability of the lens to focus on far objects aka nearsightedness
myopia
Degeneration of the retina or lack of vitamin A aka night blindness
nyctalopia
Farsightedness of aging aka oldsightedness
Presbyopia
positioning of the eyes is not coordinate; eyes do not focus on the same access 75% of cerebral palsy patients suffer from it aka crossed eyes
strabismus and amblyopia
chronic inner ear disorder symptoms include tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss
Ménière’s disease
Inflammation of middle ear; often with symptoms of a deep ear ache pain
otitis media
