Chapter 9 Eye and Ear

Blepharitis

Inflammation of the eyelid

Blepharoplasty

Surgical repair of the eyelid

Blepharoptosis

Dropping of the eyelid (ptosis)

Iridectomy

Excision of (a portion of) the iris

Iridoplegia

Paralysis of the iris

Iritis

Inflammation of the iris

Keratometer

Instrument used to measure the cornea; also called ophthalmometer

Keratoplasty

Surgical repair of the cornea

Ophthalmic

Pertaining to the eye

Ophthalmologist

Physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye

Ophthalmology (ophth)

Study of the eye

Ophthalmoscope

Instrument used for visual examination of the eye

Optic

Pertaining to vision

Optometry

Measurement of vision

Retinal

Pertaining to the retina

Retinitis

Inflammation of the retina

Scleral

Pertaining to the sclera

Scleritis

Inflammation of the sclera

Astigmatism (AST)

Irregular curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye (cornea of lens); causes blurry vision

Cataract

Clouding of the lens of the eye

Glaucoma

Eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure

Hyperopia

Farsightedness

LASIK

Laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea; laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

Macular degenaration

Progressive deterioration of the central portion of the retina resulting in a loss of central vision; when caused by aging process it is referred to as age-related macular degeneration and is abbreviated as ARMD

Myopia

Nearsightedness

Optometrist

Healthcare professional who performs eye exams, administers vision tests, and prescribes corrective lenses. Optometrists are state-licensed healthcare professionals who have earned doctorate degrees (OD)

Otitis media (OM)

Inflammation of the middle ear

Presbycusis

Hearing impairment occurring with age

Presbyopia

Vision impairment occurring with age

Retinal detachment

Separation of the retina from the choroid in the posterior portion of the eye resulting in a disruption of vision that may be permanent if treatment is delayed; onset may be gradual or sudden and is not painful

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears

blephar/o

Eyelid

ir/o, irid/o

Iris

kerat/o

Cornea

ophthalm/o

Eye

opt/o

Vision

retin/o

Retina

scler/o

Sclera

audi/o

Hearing

myring/o

Eardrum (tympanic membrane)

ot/o

Ear

tympan/o

Middle ear

-metry

Measurement

-plegia

Paralysis

-ptosis

Drooping, sagging, prolapse

Laryng/o

Larynx

-al, -ic

Pertaining to

-ectomy

Surgical removal, excision

-itis

Inflammation

-logist

One who studies and treats (specialist, physician)

-logy

Study of

-meter

Instrument used to measure

-plasty

Surgical repair

-tomy

Cut into, incision

Audiologist

Specialist who studies and treats (impaired) hearing

Audiology

Study of hearing

Audiometer

Instrument used to measure hearing

Audiometry

Measurement of hearing

Myringitis

Inflammation of the eardrum

Myringoplasty

Surgical repair of the eardrum

Myringotomy

Incision into the eardrum

Otitis

Inflammation of the ear

Otolaryngologist

Physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, (nose), and the larynx (throat)

Otolaryngology

Study of the ear, (nose), and larynx (throat)

Otorrhea

Discharge from the ear

Otoscope

Instrument used for visual examination of the ear

Tympanic

Pertaining to the middle ear

Tympanoplasty

Surgical repair of the middle ear