front 1 Acoustic neuroma | back 1 A benign tumor of the vestibular nerve in the internal auditory canal. |
front 2 Anisocoria | back 2 Condition of unequal pupil size. |
front 3 Anosmia | back 3 Loss of the sense of smell. |
front 4 Aphakia | back 4 Condition of no lens. |
front 5 Audiologist | back 5 Specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats hearing-related issues. |
front 6 Audiology | back 6 Medical specialty that studies hearing and hearing impairment. |
front 7 Audiometry | back 7 The testing of the acuity of the sense of hearing. |
front 8 Binocular | back 8 The use of both eyes to create one composite image. |
front 9 Blepharitis | back 9 Inflammation of eyelids. |
front 10 Blepharoplasty | back 10 Surgical repair of the eyelid. |
front 11 Blepharoptosis | back 11 Drooping of the upper eyelid. |
front 12 Cataract | back 12 A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. |
front 13 Conjunctivitis | back 13 Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva; also called pinkeye. |
front 14 Dacryocystitis | back 14 Inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac. |
front 15 Dacryocystorhinostomy | back 15 Creation of an artificial opening between the lacrimal sac and the nose (to restore drainage). |
front 16 Diplopia | back 16 Double vision. |
front 17 Endophthalmitis | back 17 Inflammation within the eye. |
front 18 Epistaxis | back 18 Nosebleed. |
front 19 Hyperopia | back 19 Farsightedness |
front 20 lIridectomy | back 20 Excision of part of the iris. |
front 21 Iritis | back 21 Inflammation of the iris. |
front 22 Keratitis | back 22 Inflammation of the cornea. |
front 23 Keratomalacia | back 23 Degeneration of the cornea. |
front 24 Keratoplasty | back 24 Surgical replacement of the cornea. |
front 25 Kinesthesia | back 25 Sense of body movement based on sensation in the skeletal muscles, tendons, joints, and the skin. |
front 26 Labyrinthitis | back 26 Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth). |
front 27 Mastoidectomy | back 27 Excision of the mastoid bone. |
front 28 Mastoiditis | back 28 Inflammation of the mastoid bone. |
front 29 Mechanoreceptor | back 29 A sensory neuron that responds to mechanical pressure. |
front 30 Myopia | back 30 Nearsightedness. |
front 31 Myringoplasty | back 31 Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane. |
front 32 Nasopharyngeal | back 32 Pertaining to the nose and pharynx (throat). |
front 33 Nociceptors | back 33 Sensory neurons that respond to pain. |
front 34 Ophthalmia neonatorum | back 34 Conjunctivitis in newborns (severe). |
front 35 Ophthalmologist | back 35 A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating eye problems. |
front 36 Ophthalmology | back 36 A surgical specialty focused on the structure, function, and surgery of the eye. |
front 37 Ophthalmopathy | back 37 Disease of the eye. |
front 38 Ophthalmoplegia | back 38 Paralysis of one or more eye muscles. |
front 39 Ophthalmoscope | back 39 Instrument used to view the inside of the eye. |
front 40 Ophthalmoscopy | back 40 An exam of the fundus of the eye using a magnifying lens and light. |
front 41 Optometrist | back 41 A specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the eye. |
front 42 Optometry | back 42 The professional practice of eye and vision care that involves measuring vision. |
front 43 Otalgia | back 43 Pain in the ear. |
front 44 Otorhinolaryngologist | back 44 A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. |
front 45 Otomycosis | back 45 Fungal infection of the external ear. |
front 46 Otosclerosis | back 46 Hardening of the ear. |
front 47 Otoscope | back 47 Instrument used to view the ear. |
front 48 Otoscopy | back 48 Process of viewing the ear canal and eardrum. |
front 49 Pharyngitis | back 49 Inflammation of the pharynx. |
front 50 Photophobia | back 50 A condition in which the eyes are more sensitive than normal to light. |
front 51 Proprioception | back 51 Sense of position and movement of the body. |
front 52 Retinoblastoma | back 52 Cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina. |
front 53 Retinopathy | back 53 Disease of the retina. |
front 54 Retinoscopy | back 54 Process of determining the refractive state of the eye. |
front 55 Rhinitis | back 55 Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. |
front 56 Rhinorrhea | back 56 Excess nasal drainage; also called a “runny nose.” |
front 57 Sinusitis | back 57 Inflammation of the sinuses. |
front 58 Stapedectomy | back 58 Excision of the stapes. |
front 59 Stye | back 59 Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (hordeolum). |
front 60 Thermoreceptors | back 60 Specialized neurons that respond to changes in temperature. |
front 61 Tonometer | back 61 Instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye). |
front 62 Tonometry | back 62 Process of measuring pressure (within the eye). |
front 63 Tonsillitis | back 63 Inflammation of the tonsils. |
front 64 Tympanic membrane | back 64 Ear drum. |
front 65 Tympanoplasty | back 65 Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane. |
front 66 Visceral (sense) | back 66 Sense associated with the internal organs. |
front 67 Visual acuity | back 67 Sharpness of vision. |
front 68 Xerophthalmia | back 68 Condition of dry eye. |