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Combining for that means lens
phac/o
A method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle breaks up the lens is called
phacoemulsification
An abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is called
oculomycosis
Another term for sty is
hordeolum
The term audiometry is defined as
measurement of hearing
Patient complains of pain in ear and no other symptoms
otalgia
A _________ specializes in hearing
audiologist
A disorder of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure
glaucoma
The medical term visual acuity is defined as
sharpness of vision
The term pertaining to the ear
aural
The term that means inflammation of the mastoid bone
mastoiditis
A provider who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose and throat
otolaryngologist (ENT)
Poor vision at night
nyctalopia
An instruments used for visual examination of the ear
an otoscope
What is the term for pain in the ear
otalgia
The term that means study of the ear
otology
Hearing is measured by
audiometer
Discharge of pus from the ear is called
otopyorrhea
In a myringoplasty (term), the surgical procedure is a(n)
repair
The term that means ringing in the ears
tinnitus
A condition in which the eyes look in different directions
strabismus
In a mastoidectomy, the surgical procedure is a(n)
excision
An incision into the tympanic membrane
myringotomy
The term audiogram is defined as
a (graphic) record of hearing
Premature babies are often susceptible to middle ear infections or
otitis media