Eye Vocabulary
Healthcare specialist that diagnoses and treats eye-related diseases and disorders.
What is Ophthalmologist?
Ringing in the ear
What is Tinnitus?
tough fibrous lining that protects the eyeball.
What is the Sclera?
the part of the ear that contains the external auditory canal.
What is the Outer or External ear?
This causes objects at a distance to appear blurry. Known as nearsightedness.
What is myopia?
Produces tears
What is the lacrimal gland?
Earwax
What is Cerumen?
a clear window that allows light to enter the eye.
What is the Cornea?
also known as "the Labyrinth."
What is the Inner Ear?
This condition is often caused by trauma to the ear canal brought on by swimming, or continuous use of earphones.
What is Otitis Externa (swimmer's ear)?
Angle of the eye
What is the Canthus?
Dizziness
What is Vertigo?
Nerve that transmits visual stimuli to the brain.
What is the Optic nerve?
Contains the ossicles.
Bonus: Name all 3 in order
What is the Middle Ear?
What are malleus, incus and stapes?
What is a Cataract?
Mucous membrane lining the inside of the eye?
What is the Conjunctiva?
Ear pain
What is Otalgia?
secretion of vitreous fluids; changes the shape of the lens.
What is the Ciliary body?
The part of the ear that you will pull up and back for ear inspection on an adult?
What is Auricle (Pinna)?
This causes swelling and edema in the semicircular canals along with an overproduction of endolymph. Characterized by tinnitus and vertigo.
What is Meniere's Disease?
The colored part of the eye?
What is the Iris?
Middle ear infection
The vascular layer of the eye responsible for blood supply.
What is Choroid?
The eardrum
What is Tympanic Membrane?
This disorder is characterized by IOP and typically occurs in individuals older than 60.
What is Glaucoma?