sensory systems

retinoscopy

process of determining the refractive state of the eye

pharyngitis

inflammation of the pharynx

blepharitis

inflammation of the eyelids

optometrist

specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the eye

xeropthalmia

condition of dry eye

visceral

sense associated with internal organs

blepharoptosis

drooping of upper eyelid

ophthalmologist

a doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating eye problems

ophthalmoscopy

an exam of the back part of the inside (fundus) of the eye using a magnifying lens and light

tympanoplasty

surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

rhinorrhea

excess nasal drainage. runny nose

audiometry

the testing of the acuity of the sense of hearing

keratitis

inflammation of the cornea

mastoiditis

inflammation of the mastoid bone

ophthalmology (ophth)

a surgical specialty focused on the structure, function, and surgery of the eye

iritis

inflammation of the iris

dacryocystorhinostomy

creation of an artificial opening between the lacrimal sac and the nose (to restore drainage)

nasopharyngeal

nose and pharynx (throat)

anosmia

loss of the sense of smell

ophthalmopathy

eye disease

myringoplasty

surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

photophobia

a condition in which the eyes are more sensitive than normal to light

dacryocystitis

inflammation of the tear lacrimal sac

blepharoplasty

surgical repair of eyelid

acoustic neuroma

benign tumor of the vestibular nerve in the internal auditory canal

tonometer

instrument used to measure pressure within the eye

rhinitis

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

retinopathy

retina disease

keratoplasty

surgical replacement of the cornea

stapedectomy

excision of the stapes

mastoidectomy

excision of the mastoid bone

indectomy

excision of part of the iris

optometry

the professional practice of eye and vision care that involves measuring vision

audiology

medical specialty that studies hearing and hearing impairment

otosclerosis

hardening of ear

kinesthesia

sense of body movement based on sensation in the skeletal, muscles, tendons, joints, and skin

conjunctivitis

inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. pinkeye

otalgia

ear pain

otoscopy

process of viewing the ear canal and eardrum

otomycosis

fungal infection of the external ear

aphakia

condition of no lens

retinoblastoma

cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina

audiologist

specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats hearing related problems

opthalmoscope

instrument used to view the inside of the eye

tonometry

process of measuring pressure within the eye

binocular

the use of both eyes to create one composite image

anisocoria

condition of unequal pupil size

epistaxis

nosebleeds

otoscope

instrument used to view the ear

labryinthitis

inflammation of inner ear (labyrinth)

hyperopia

farsightedness

myopia

nearsightedness

keratomalacia

degeneration of the cornea

tonsillitis

inflammaition of tonsils

endopthalmitis

inflammation within the eye

sinusitis

inflammation of sinuses

otorhinolaryngologist

doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

opthalmoplegia

paralysis of 1+ eye muscles

diplopia

double vision

ophthalmia neonatorum

conjunctivitis in newborns

tympanic membrane

ear drum

mechanoreceptor

a sensory neuron that responds to mechanical pressure

stye

infection of an oil gland of the eyelid. aka hordeolum

thermoreceptor

specialized neurons that respond to changes in temperature

nociceptor

sensory neurons that respond to pain

proprioception

sense of position and movement of the body

cataract

a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy

visual acuity (VA)

sharpness of vision

anosmia

loss of olfactory nerve which leads to loss of smell

otitis media (OM)

inflammation of the middle ear canal that involves the eardrum

otitis externa

inflammation of the external ear canal

conductive hearing loss

hearing loss from physical damage

sensorineural hearing loss

hearing loss from damage to neural structures

rhinitis

inflammation of the nasal cavity mucosal lining