Medical Term
Meaning of Ot?
Ear
What nerve becomes damaged to cause glaucoma?
Optic nerve
Symptoms don't usually show until this disease has caused damage?
Glaucoma
How many levels are there in hearing loss?
5
What cure can correct glaucoma?
There's no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision
Meaning of neur?
Nerve
Fungal & Bacteria are the main cause of what disease?
otitis externa
Which disease is usually seen in younger children?
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
About how many days does it take Otitis media to cure?
3-5 days
Meaning of Opia?
vision
Main cause of Otitis media?
Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
name 3 symptoms for hyperopia
You need to squint to see clearly, eyestrain, burning eyes, and aching in or around the eyes
What are the 2 types of otitis media?
acute and chronic
Maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent which disease?
Glaucoma
Meaning of Glauc?
Grey, silver
Which disease can cause blindness?
Glaucoma
Which disease often starts off as a cold?
Otitis Media
How many Americans have glaucoma?
About 3 million
Hyperopia can be corrected by which two surgerys?
refractive surgery: LASIK surgery or PRK surgery
Meaning of sensori
relating to sensation
Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by?
Tiny hair cells that move sound through the ear that don’t work properly.
Name 3 symptoms of Otitis Media
Unusual irritation
Tugging or pulling at one or both ears
Fever, especially in infants and younger children
Fluid draining from ear(s)
Hearing difficulties
Ear pain
Which disease is usually common in a regular swimmer?
Otitis Externa
What kinds of ear drops treat Otitis Externa?
Antibiotic ear drops, Corticosteroids ear drops, Antifungal ear drops