Prefixes & Suffixes
prefix meaning outside, outward
-exo
combining form for iris
irid/o
medical term for dizzy
vertigo
opacity that forms on the lens of the eye and impairs vision
cataract
doctor that prescribes eye glasses/contact lenses
optometrist
the suffix -opia means
vision
combining form for membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids
conjunctiv/o
medical term for ear wax
cerumen
middle ear infection (inflammation)
otitis media
incision into the ear drum
myringotomy
the suffix -acusia means
hearing
combining form for lens
phac/o
ringing in the ears
tinnitus
disease of excessive pressure inside of eye often leading to blindness
glaucoma
type of doctor that would perform eye surgery
ophthalmologist
the suffix -cusis means
hearing
combining form for tear (duct, gland)
lacrim/o or dacry/o
excessive sensitivity to light
photophobia
far sightedness associated with ageing
presbyopia
specialist who would test hearing
audiologist
suffix that means turning
-tropia
combining form for eyelid
blephar/o
involuntary jerky eye movements
nystgamus
misalignment of the eyes (esotropia, exotriopia)
strabismus
medical term for ear drum
tympanic membrane