Eye and Ear Flashcards
Myopia
nearsighted; cannot see objects in the distance
Hyperopia
farsighted; cannot see up close
Hyperopia
farsighted; cannot see up close
Presbyopia
“old eye,” lens loses elasticity
Astigmatism
irregular curvature of lens
Cataracts
cloudy lens
Conjunctivitis
redness and itching of conjunctiva; “pink eye”
Glaucoma
accumulation of fluid pressure and poor drainage of aqueous humor
Macular Degeneration
abnormal blood vessel growth causing loss of central vision
Strabismus
“crossed eyes,” unable to focus independently of one another
Nystagmus
repetitive and involuntary movement of eye
Blepharitis
eyelid and eyelash infection
Diplopia
double vision
Ambylopia
lazy eye causing other eye to lose some portions of vision
Chalazion
small, painless, localized swelling of eyelid
Hordeolum
purulent staph infection of hair follicle of eyelid
Enucleation
removal of eye
Keratitis
inflammation of cornea
Nyctalopia
inability to see at night
Pterygium
triangular thickening of conjunctiva
Otitis Media
middle ear infection, often caused by URI
Otitis Externa
outer ear infection, “swimmer’s ear,” caused by exposure to pathogens
Impacted Cerumen
buildup of earwax until auditory canal is occluded
Otosclerosis
buildup of spongy bone and stiffening of stapes
Prebycusis
decrease in hearing receptors due to aging or abuse
Meniere’s
vertigo, dizziness, and hearing loss related to inner ear
Tinnitus
buzzing or ringing in ear/ears
