Section 14: Special Senses Exercises LBM

otolaryngology

the study of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

otitis externa

inflammatory state of the external ear

otopyorrhea

pus like discharge coming from Titus' ears.

otitis media

middle ear infection

auricles

floppy pinna

otalgia (otodynia)

ear pain

otomycosis

resultant abnormal infectious state of ears due to fungus

ankylosis (otosclerosis)

abnormal hardening and immobility of the tiny bones housed within this space (tympanic membrane)

labyrinthitis

inflammation within this maze-like structure of the ear

vertigo

trouble balancing, bumping into things as he is trying to orient himself in his surroundings.

mastoiditis

inflammation of mastoid process

otoencephalitis

inflammatory state within the brain, having its origins in the ear

keratoconjunctivitis

inflammation of his cornea and conjunctiva

ophthalmoscope

an instrument featuring various magnifying lenses and a light source,

slit-lamp (slit lamp examination)

a review of the anterior surface of the eye using an instrument that magnifies in 3-dimensions

retinoscopy

a means of visually examining a patient's retina to discern if any refractive errors exist by evaluating reflected light rays that have been projected into them

ametropia

an alteration in the structures of the eye responsible for focusing light on the retina, like the lens, cornea, or even its shape that account for any errors of refraction.

hyperopia

farsightedness

myopia

nearsightedness

opthalmologist

physician specializing in the treatment of eye disorders.

cataracts

These are opaque or non-transparent areas that form on the lenses of the eyes and impair vision

phacoemulsification with lens implant

It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving removal of the defective lens(es) using an ultrasonic or laser beam to essentially liquify the cloudy lens(es) followed immediately by insertion of an artificial one in place of each.

presbycusis

hearing loss linked to one's diminished ability to perceive higher-pitched tones as they advance in years

tinnitus

can be a consequence of head trauma, prolonged or excessive exposure to high decibel sounds, and even large doses of select medications, its prevalence increases with age

presbyopia

is the medical construct used to describe age related alterations in vision

nyctalopia

This resultant state is commonly referred to as night blindness because it only impacts sufferers from dusk till dawn.

macular degeneration

is a visual impairment resulting from the deterioration of the most sensitive area of the retina, known as the macula.

metamorphopsia

In this conditional state, figures especially those composed of straight lines, appear wavy or warped, further complicating the sufferer's ability to interact with their surroundings

subconjunctival hemorrhage

can result from minor trauma like an accidental finger in the eye or even an overly jarring fall as seen in the elderly, hypertensive patients may experience this bursting of blood vessels beneath the conjunctiva more regularly especially if their blood pressure is poorly managed.

retinopathy

disease of the retina

glaucoma

blood pressure changes can impact the production and movement or flow of other fluids with similarly devastating effects as seen in ______. alteration in intraocular pressure leads to compression of the optic nerve causing irreparable damage.

myringorrhexis

rupture of one's eardrum

dacryocystoplasty

surgical repair of the lacrimal sac

pupillogram

record of pupil movement

blepharoptosis

downward displacement of one's eyelid.