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opt/i, opt/o, optic/o, ophthalm/o
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ir/i, ir/o, irid/o, irit/o
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lacrimal apparatus
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dacryocyst/o, lacrim/o
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acous/o, acoust/o, audi/o, audit/o, ot/o
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myring/o, tympan/o
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iris, colored part of the eye
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horny, hard, cornea
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tympanic membrane, eardrum
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sclera, white of the eye, hard
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tympanic membrane, eardrum
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right eye (oculus dexter)
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left eye (oculus sinister)
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20/20 the normal relationship between the refractive power of the eye and the shape of the eye that enables light rays to focus correctly on the retina.
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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of diseases and disorders of the eyes, from vision correction to eye surgery.
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holds a doctor of optometry degree and provides primary eye care, including diagnosing eye diseases and conditions, and measuring the accuracy of vision to determine whether corrective lenses are needed.
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is a health care practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses lenses for vision correction.
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the drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to paralysis.
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a nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland.
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aka a stye, a pus-filled and often painful lesion on the eyelid resulting from an acute infection in a sebaceous gland.
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periorbital edema
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swelling of the tissues surrounding the eye or eyelashes.
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aka pink eye, an inflammation of the conjunctiva that is usually caused by an infection or allergy.
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aka dry eye, drying of the eye surfaces, including the conjunctiva.
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an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation.
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the most common form of uveitis, affects primarily structures of the front of the eye.
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corneal abrasion
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an injury, such as a scratch or irritation to the outer layers of the cornea.
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an inflammation of the cornea.
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an inflammation of the sclera.
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the loss of transparency of the lends that causes a progressive loss of visual clarity.
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particles of cellular debris that float in the vitreous humor and cast shadows on the retina.
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group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers and the optic nerve.
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aka double vision, the perception of two images of a single object.
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aka night blindness, a condition in which an individual with normal daytime vision has difficulty seeing at night.
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the condition of common changes int he eyes that occur with aging.
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aka crossed eyes, a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly.
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aka farsightedness, is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.
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aka nearsightedness, a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina.
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used to measure visual acuity.
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aka funduscopy, the sue of an ophthalmoscope to visually examine the fundus of the eye.
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of the eyes, required in preparation for the ophthalmoschopic examination of the interior of the eye.
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fluorescein staining
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the application of fluorescent dye to the surface of the eye via eye drops or a strip applicator.
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Pupils are Equal, Round, Responsive to Light and Accommodation.
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corneal transplant
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aka keratoplasty, the surgical replacement of a scarred or diseased cornea with clear corneal tissue from a donor.
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the surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris.
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the general term used to describe the surgical removal of a cataract clouded lens.
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uses a focused beam of light to create a hole in the iris of the eye.
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Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, used to treat vision conditions, such as myopia, that are caused by the shape of the cornea.
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used to reattach the detached area in a retinal detachment.
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right ear, auris dexter
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left ear, auris sinister
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aka auricle, outer ear
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impacted cerumen
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an accumulation of earwax that forms a solid mass by adhering to the walls of the external auditory canal.
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any inflammation of the ear.
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aka swimmer's ear, fungal infection of the external auditory canal.
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inflammation of the middle ear.
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sense of whirling, dizziness and loss of balance that are often combined with nausea and vomiting.
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ringing in the ear or ears.
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gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages.
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the use of an audiometer to measure hearing acuity.
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an instrument used to examine the external ear canal.
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the surgical repair, restoration or alteration of the pinna of the ear.
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aka tympanostomy tubes, tiny ventilating tubes placed through the eardrum to provide ongoing drainage for fluids and to relieve pressure that can build up after childhood ear infections.
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the surgical removal of mastoid cells.
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a small surgical incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure from excess pus or fluid, or to create and opening for the placement of ear tubes.
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the surgical correction of damaged middle ear.
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an electronic device that bypasses the damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve.
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electronic devices that are worn to correct a hearing loss.
