VOCAB: Chapters 14&15 Flashcards
Adaptation of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens
Accommodation
Unequal pupils
Anisocoria
Inflammation of the eyelids
Blepharitis
Opacity of the eyes lens which develops slowly with aging and eventually vision
Cataracts
Infection or retention of a cyst of a meibomian gland, beady nodule on eyelid
Chalazion
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, commonly known as pink eye
Conjunctivitis
Double vision
Diplopia
Farsightedness, a defect of vision in which closer objects are blurry
Hyperopia
Nearsightedness
Myopia
Protruding eyeballs
Exophthalmos
Group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure
Glaucoma
Red, painful pustule which is a localized infection of hair follicles at the eyelid margin. Also known as stye
Hordelum
Constricted pupils
Miosis
Dilated pupils
Mydriosis
Involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyeball
Nystagmus
Experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure, inability of the eyes to tolerate light
Photophobia
Dropping of the upper eyelid
Ptosis
Decrease in the power of accommodation that occurs with aging
Presbyopia
Disparity of the eye axes, also known as cross eyed
Strabismus
Bony prominence of skull located just behind the ear
Mastoid
Ear pain
Otalgia
Inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal
Otitis externa
Inflammation of the middle ear and tympanic membrane
Otitis media
Discharge from ear
Otorrhea
Ringing in ear
Tinnitus
Thin translucent oval membrane also know as ear drum
Tympanic membrane
