Medications
Excessive amounts of this medication can result in ototoxicity
What is aspirin?
Changes that occur in the eyes of an aging adult
What is sunken eyes and flattened cornea?
Signs and symptoms of a possible eye disorder
What is flashing lights, blurred vision and double vision?
This instrument assesses visual acuity from 20 feet away
What is the Snellen Eye Chart?
Excess formation of bone in the ear
What is otosclerosis?
This medication is administered for treatment of glaucoma
What is pilocarpine?
Controls the amount of light that enters the eye
What is pupillary constriction and dilatation?
This condition of the eye requires a test of intraocular pressure
Glaucoma
Avoid coughing, sneezing and rubbing eyes after this procedure
What is cataract removal?
Main function of the ear
What is auditory sensory perception?
Use of these medications can contribute to sensorineural hearing loss as well as repeated exposure to loud noises.
What is ibuprofen and furosemide?
Associated with Diabetes and hypertension
What is retinopathy?
Contact lenses contribute to this.
What is a corneal abrasion?
Use of a tuning fork for hearing test
What is Weber and Rinne Tests?
Surgical procedure to middle ear with goal of improving hearing
What is stapedectomy?
First line medication for otitis media
What is amoxicillin?
Also known as "pink eye"
What is conjunctivitis?
Foods that reduce symptoms of Meniere's Disease
What is low sodium diet and niacin?
Tests the ability to hear sounds
What is audiometry?
Ringing in the ears
What is tinnitus?
Eye drops used for glaucoma
What are prostaglandins? (ie: Xalantan)
Two types of eye trauma
what is burns and removal of foreign bodies?
A lens opacity that distorts images
What is cataract?
Detects macular degeneration
What is Amsler grid test?
Equalizes pressure in the middle ear
What is the eustachian tube?