Med Term 17, 18, 19 Important Stuff Flashcards
defective curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye
astigmatism
farsightedness
hyperopia
nearsightedness
myopia
impairment of vision as a result of old age
presbyopia
clouding of the lens, causing decreased vision
cataract
retinal effects of deabetes mellitus include microaneurysms, hemorrhages, dilation of retinal veins, and neovascularization
diabetic retinopathy
increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
glaucoma
progressive damage to the macula of the retina
macular degeneration
abnormal deviation of the ey
strabismus
visual examination of the interior of the eye
ophthalmoscopy
clarity of vision is assessed
visual acuity test
measurement of the area within which objects are seen when the eyes are fixed, looking straight ahead without movement of the head
visual field test
use of an excimer laser to correct errors of refraction
lasik
surgical repair of the cornea
keratoplasty
va means
visual acuity
vf means
visual field
benign tumor arising from the acoustic vestibulocochlear nerve in the brain
acoustic neuroma
loss of the ability to hear
deafness
disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear; elevated endolymph pressure within the cochlea and semicircular canals
meniere disease
hardening of the bony tissue of the middle ear
otosclerosis