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accommodation

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ability of the eye to see objects in the distance and then adjust to a close object

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astigmatism

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abnormality of the eye in which the refraction of a ray of light is spread over a diffuse area rather than sharply focused on the retina

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audiometer

A

instrument used to measure hearing

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cataract

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opacity of the lens of the eye

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cerumen

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yellow or brown waxy substance produced in the ceruminous glands of the ear

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color deficiency

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genetic or acquired abnormality in color perception

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conjuctivitis

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inflammation of the conjuctiva caused by bacteria or virus

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corneal abrasion

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injury to the translucent anterior structure of the eye

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equilibrium

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state of balance, which is controlled by the structures of the inner ear

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glaucoma

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disorder that involves increased intraocular pressure, resulting in atrophy of the optic nerve

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gustation

A

sense of taste

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hyperopia

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error of refraction in which affected individuals can see distant objects clearrly but cannot see near objects, also called farsightedness

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Meniere disease

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syndrome characterized by recurring episodes of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo that can progressively lead to deafness

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myopia

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error of refraction in which light rays are focused in front of the retina, enabling the person to see distinctly for only a short distance, also called nearsightedness

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olfaction

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sense of smell

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ophthalmoscope

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handheld instrument used to view the internal structures of the eye

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otitis

A

inflammation of the ear

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otoscope

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instrument used to visualize the internal structures of the ear, ear canal, and ear drum

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presbyopia

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permanent loss of accommodation of the crystalline lens that occurs in people over the age of 40

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sinusitis

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inflammation of the sinuses, which can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergy

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tinnitus

A

ringing of the ears

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visual acuity

A

ability to see at different distances

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acous/o

audi/o

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hearing

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acoustic

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pertaining to hearing

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audiometry

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measurement of hearing

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blephar/o

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eyelid

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blepharitis

A

infection and inflammation of the eyelid

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corne/o

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cornea

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corneous

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pertaining to the cornea

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dipl/o

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double

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diplopia

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two images of an object seen at the same time

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irid/o

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iris

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iridesis

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surgical repositioning of the pupil by bringing a portion of the iris through an incision in the cornea

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kerat/o

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cornea (or hard substance)

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keratocele

A

herniation of the cornea

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myring/o

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tympanic membrane

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37
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myringoplasty

A

surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

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38
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nas/o

rhin/o

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nose

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nasopharyngeal

A

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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ocul/o

ophthalm/o

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eye

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41
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oculomycosis

A

any disease of the eye caused by fungus

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42
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ophthalmalgia

A

pain in the eye

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43
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or/o

stomat/o

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mouth

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44
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orofacial

A

concerning the mouth and face

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ot/o

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otorrhea

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flow or discharge from the ear

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phac/o

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phacomalacia

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softening of the lens, usually as a result of a cataract

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presby/o

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presbyopia

A

age related loss of accommodation

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retin/o

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retinopathy

A

any disorder of the retina

53
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rhinoplasty

A

plastic surgery of the nose

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scler/o

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sclerectasia

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protrusion of the sclera

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stomatosis

A

any disease of the mouth

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tympan/o

A

tympanic membrane

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tympanosclerosis

A

hardening of the tympanic membrane

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diplo-

A

twin, double

60
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diplopia

A

double vision

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ex-

A

out, away from

62
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exophthalmia

A

abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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hyperacusis

A

abnormal sensitivity to sound

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-opia

65
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-plegia

A

paralysis, stroke

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ophthalmoplegia

A

paralysis of ocular muscles

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-ptosis

A

prolapse downward

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-scope

A

instrument for viewing

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-tropia

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exotropia

A

abnormal outward turning of one or both eyes

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anacusis

A

total deafness

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Chalazion

A

benign hard tumor of the eyelid

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retinal detachment

A

separation of the inner visual layer of the retina from the outer pigment layer

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epistaxis

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gingivitis

A

inflammation and redness of the gums

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glossoplegia

A

paralysis of the tongue due to an injury of the 12th cranial nerve

77
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hordeolum

A

localized swelling of one or more glands of the eyelid, also called stye

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nyctalopia

A

inability to see in low light or at night

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nystagmus

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involuntary eye movement that may be back and forth or curcular

80
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ARMD

A

age related macular degeneration

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CK

A

conductive keratoplasty

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EOM

A

extraocular movement

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IOL

A

intraocular lens

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IOP

A

intrapcular pressure

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LASIK

A

laser assisted keratomileusis

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LTK

A

laser thermal keratoplasty

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OD

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OS

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OU

90
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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation

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RK

A

radial keratotomy

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ROP

A

retinoplathy of prematurity

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RP

A

retinitis pigmentosa

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VA

A

visual acuity

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VF

A

visual field

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AC

A

air conduction

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AD

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AS

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AU

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BC

A

bone conduction

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BOM

A

bilateral otitis media

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EAC

A

external auditory canal

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ENT

A

ears, nose and throat

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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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NIHL

A

noise induced hearing loss

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OND

A

post nasal drip

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PE tube

A

pressure equilizing tube

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SOM

A

serous otitis media

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T&A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

110
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TM

A

tumpanic membrane

111
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TMJ

A

tempromandibular joint

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