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impacted cerumen
accumulation of cerumen (earwax) inside the ear that can lead to infection or hearing loss.
otosclerosis
hardening of the bony tissue of the middle ear
anosmia
absence of the sense of smell; anosphrasia
Ishihara Color Vision Test
A test for color blindness in which a person looks at a number of circular patterns made up of dots that vary in size, color, and brightness. The dots are arranged so that a person with normal color vision will discern a single- or double-digit number amid the dots, but a person with color blindness either is unable to detect the number or sees a number that is different from the one embedded in the plate.
visual field test
Measurement of the area within which objects are seen when the eyes are in a fixed position, looking straight ahead without movement of the head.
Meniere's Disease
chronic disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear that causes vertigo or a sensation of spinning
presbycusis
age-related hearing loss
dysgeusia
condition in which the gustatory sense is impaired, resulting in one of two responses: an unpleasant taste sensation where previously the taste sensation was pleasant, or the perception of a taste sensation when no stimulus is present
keratometry
Measurement of the anterior curvature of the cornea is used particularly in diagnosing astigmatism.
ototscopy
Visual examination of the ear with an otoscope, which is a device used to inspect the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane.
otalgia
pain in the ear, earache
tinnitus
sensation of noises (such as ringing, buzzing, or whistling) in the ears when no sound is present
hyperosmia
an abnormally heightened sense of smell
opthalmoscopy
visual examination of the interior of the eye
AD
right ear
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
vertigo
sensation of spinning caused by an inner-ear disorder or condition
neuropathy
a disease of the nerves that involves pain or loss of sensation, most commonly in the extremities
slit lamp microscopy
examination of the anterior structures of the eye through microscopic magnification
ARMD
age-related macular degeneration
otomycosis
Fungal infection caused by a moist environment in the ear canal; swimmer's ear
ageusia
absence of the gustatory sense (sense of taste)
fluorescein angiography
Imaging method in which fluorescein ( a fluorescent dye) is injected intravenously (into a vein), and a series of images is taken of the retina. The fluorescein dye allows the physician to examine the blood vessels of the retina for signs of disease.
visual acuity test
assessment of visual clarity using the Snellen chart, which is a standardized tool that helps detect conditions such as myopia and hyperopia
AS
left ear