Ambiopia
Double vision caused by each eye focusing separately; also known as diplopia
Anisocoria
Inequality in the diameter of the pupils of the eyes
Blepharoptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelid.
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye; may be caused by a bacterial infection, a viral infection, allergy, or a response to the environment.
Dacryoadenitis
Inflammation of the lacrimal (tear) gland
Diplopia
Double vision caused by each eye focusing separately.
Emmetropia
A state of normal vision. The eye is at rest and the image is focused.
Episcleritis
Inflammation of the outermost layers of the sclera.
Exotropia
An obvious outward turning of one eye in relation to the other eye; also called walleye.
Floaters
One or more spots that appear to drift, or "float," across the visual field.
Keratomycosis
A fungal growth present on the cornea.
Lacrimation
The secretion of tears from the lacrimal glands.
Miotic
An agent that causes the pupil of the eye to constrict.
Mydriatic
An agent that causes the pupil of the eye to dialate.
Nystagmus
Involuntary, rhythmic jerking movements of the eye. These "quivering" movements may be from side to side, up and down, or a combination of both.
Opthalmology
the branch of medicine that specializes in the study of the diseases and disorders of the eye.
Optician
A health professional (not an M.D.) who specializes in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses for glasses or for contact lenses.
Palpebral
Pertaining to the eyelid.
Phacomalacia
Softening of the lens of the eye.
Presbyopia
Loss of accommodation for near vision; poor near-vision due to the natural aging process.
Retinopathy
Any disease of the retina.
Astigmatism
A refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be focused irregulaly on the retina due to an abnormally shaped cornea or lens.
Cataract
The lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy, losing its normal transparency and thus altering the perception of images due to the interference of light transmission to the retina.
Corneal abrasion
A disruption of the cornea's surface epithelium commonly caused by an eyelash, a small foreign body, contact lenses, or a scratch from a fingernail.
Exophtalmia
An abnormal protrusion of th eyeball(s), usually with the sclera noticeable over the iris; typically due to an expanded volume of the orbital contents.
Hordeolum (stye)
Bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland originating with redness, swelling,and mild tenderness in the margin of the eyelash.
Hyphema (hyphemia)
A bleed into the anterior chamber of the eye, resulting from a postoperative complication or from a blunt eye injury.
Macular degeneration
Progressive deterioration of the retinal cells in the macula due to aging. known as senile or age related mascular degeneration (ARMD)
Nyctalopia
Inadequate vision at night or in faint lighting following reduction in the synthesis of rhodopsin, a compound in the rods of the retina that enables the eye to adjust to low-density light.
Strabismus
Failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction due to weakness in the muscles controlling the position of one eye. The most common type, is nonparalytic, an inherited defect in which the eye position of the two eyes has no relationship.
Opthalmoscopy
The examination of the external and internal structures of the eye with an instrument.
Amblyopia
Reduced vision that is not correctable with lenses and with no obvious pathological or structural cause ( dullness or dimness of vision").
Aphakia
Absence of the lens of the eye.
Blepharospasm
A twitching of the eyelid muscles; may be due to eyestrain or nervous irritability.
Cycloplegia
Paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye.
Dacryorrhea
Excessive flow of tears.
Ectropion
Eversion (turning outward) of the edge of the eyelid.
Entropion
Inversion (turning inward) of the edge of the eyelid.
Esotropia
An obvious inward turning of one eye in relation to the other eye; also called cross eyes.
Extraocular
Pertaining to outside the eye.
Hemianopia / hemianopsia
Loss of vision, or blindness, in one-half of the visual field.
Lacrimal
Pertaining to tears.
Miosis
Abnormal constriction of the pupil of the eye.
Mydriasis
Abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye.
Nasolacrimal
Pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal (tear) ducts.
Opthalmologist
A medical doctor(M.D.) who specializes in the comprehensive care of the eyes and visual system in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and injury.
Opthalmopathy
Any disease of the eye.
Optometrist
Doctor or optometry is responsible for examination of the eye, and associated structures- to determine vision problems.
Papilledema
Swelling of the optic disc,vision upon opthalmoscopic examination of the interior of the eye.
Photophobia
Abnormal sensitivity to light, especially by the eyes.
Papillary
Of or pertaining to a papilla (nipplelike projection).
Scotoma
An area of depressed vision (blindness) within the usual vissual field, surrounded by an area of normal vision.
Blepharitis
Acute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or bacterial origin.
Chalazion
A cyst or nodule on the eyelid, resulting from an obstructive of a meibomian gland, which is responsible for lubricating the margin of the eyelid
Diabetic retinopathy
Occurs as a consequence of long term or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in which the tissues of the retina experience scarring due to abnormal dialiation, hemorrhages, abnomal formation on new vessels.
Glaucoma
Ocular disorder identified as a group due to the increase in intraocular pressure.
Hyperopia
A refractive error in which the lens of the eye cannot focus on an image accurately, resulting in imparred close vision that is blurred due to the light rays being focused behind the retina because the eyeball is shorter than normal.
Keratitis
Corneal inflammation caused by a microorganism, trauma to the eye, a break in the sensory innervation of the cornea, a hypersensitivity reaction, or tearing defect(may be due to dry eyes or ineffective eyelid closure).
Myopia
A refractive error in which the lens of the eye cannot focus on an image accurately, resulting in impaired distant vision that is blurred due to the light rays being focused in front of the retina because the eyeball is longer than normal.
Presbyopia
A refractive error occurring after the age of 40, when the lens of the eye(s) cannot focus on an image accurately due to its decreasing loss of elasticity.
Lasik
(laser in situ keratomileusis) procedure is a form of laser vision correction for nearsightedness. (myopia)
Tonometry
The process of determining the interocular pressure by calculating the resistance of the eyeball to an applied force causing indentation.
Acoustic
Pertaining to hearing.
Auditory
Pertaining to the sense of hearing.
Barotitis media
Inflammation or bleeding of the middle ear caused by sudden chaanges in atmospheric pressure, as in scuba diving or descent of an airplane (especially when one has a cold or an upper respiratory infection).
labyrinthitis
Inflammation of the inner ear.
Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the eardrum with a tissue graft. This procedure is performed to correct hearing loss. It is also called tympanoplasty.
Otalgia
Pain in the ear; ear ache. also called otodynia.
Otodynia
Pain in the ear; ear ache also called otodynia.
Otorrhea
Drainage from the ear; usually associated with inflammation of the ear.
Purulent
Containing pus
Tinnitus
A ringing or tinkling noise heard in the ears; may be a sign of injury to the ear, some disease process, or toxic, levels of some medications from prolonged use (such as asprin)
Vertigo
A sensation of spinning around or of having things in the room or area spinning around the person; a result of disturbance of the equilibrium.
Cholesteatoma
A slow growing cystic mass made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol found in the middle ear.
Meniere's disease
Chronic inner ear disease in which there is an over accumulation of endolymph ( fluid in the labyrinth)characterized by recurring episodes of vertigo (dizziness), hearing loss, feeling of pressure or fullness in the affected ear, and tinnitus; usually uni
Serous otitis media
A collection of clear fluid in the middle ear that may follow acute otitis media or be due to and obstruction of the eustachian tube.
Otosclerosis
A condition in which the foot plate of the stapes becomes immobile and secure to the oval windows, resulting in a hearing loss.
Otoscopy
The use of an otoscope to view and examine the tympanic membrane and various parts of the outer ear.
Stapedectomy
Microsurgical removal of the stapes disease by otosclerosis, typically under local anesthesia.
Tympanotomy
A surgical procedure with the insertion of a small ventilation tube introduced into the inferior segment of the tympanic membrane.also known as myringtomy.
Audiogram
A recording of the faintest sounds an individual is able to hear.
Aural
Pertaining to the ear.
Cochlear
Pertaining to a snail-shaped structure within the middle ear.
Mastoiditis
Inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone; usually extension of a middle ear infection.
Myringotomy
A surgical procedure with the insertion of a small ventilation tube introduced into the inferior segment of the tympanic membrane.also known as tympanotomy.
Otitismedia
Inflammation of the middle ear.
Otomycosis
A fungal infection of the external auditory meatus of the ear.
Presbycusis
Loss of hearing due to the natural aging process.
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes (middle ear) and insertion of a graft and prosthesis.
Tympanoplasty
surgical repair of the eardrum with a tissue graft. This porcedure is performed to correct hearing loss.
Tympanotomy
..A surgical procedure with the insertion of a small ventilation tube introduced into the inferior segment of the tympanic membrane.also known as tympanotomy.also known as myringotomy..
Impacted cerumen
An excessive accumulation of wax like secretions from the glands of the external ear canal.
Otis externa
Inflammation of the outer or external ear canal; also called "swimmer's ear." this inflammation is produced from the growth of bacteria or fungi in the external ear. In addition to the occurrence after swimming, otitis externa can develop due to condition
Suppurative otitis media
Apurulent collection of fluid in the middle ear; causing the person to experience pain (possibly severe), an elevation in temperature, dizziness, decreased hearing, vertigo, and tinnitus; also called acute otis media.
Audiometry
The process of meaasuring how well an individual hears various frequencies of sound wave.
Otoplasty
Removal of a portion of ear cartilage to bring the pinna ans auricle nearer the head.
Myringotomy
A surgical procedure with insertion of a small ventilation tube introduced into the inferior segment of the tympanic membrane.
Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane with a tissue graft after a spontaneous rupture that results in hearing loss; called a tympanoplasty.
ARMD
age related macular degeneration
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eyelid
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drooping
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vision condition
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turning out
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turning in
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tears
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right eye (ocular dexter
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left eye (ocular sinister)
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inner ear
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eardrum