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The eyeball is located in a bony structure termed this
What is the orbit?
This is a irregular shape of the cornea, leading to blurred vision.
What is astigmatism?
Hearing loss from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve is called:
sensorineural hearing loss.
The medical term for the earwax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal is:
What is cerumen?
Abnormal sound such as ringing, buzzing, or jingling heard in one or both ears is:
What is tinnitus?
Double vision is termed this
What is Diplopia?
Involuntary back-and-forth eye movement caused by a disorder of the labyrinth of the ear is:
What is nystagmus.
Term use for Measurement of hearing
What is audiometric testing?
Extreme sensitivity to light is called:
What is photophobia?
Hearing loss from damage to the middle or outer ear is called
conductive hearing loss.
Inflammation of the cornea is termed this
What is Keratitis?
Inability to see well in dim light is:
What is nyctalopia?
Visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane is:
What is a otoscopy?
A middle ear infection with purulent fluid is called:
suppurative otitis media.
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist
These are the four eyes disorder
What are Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and retinal detachment?
Clouding of the lens of the eye is:
What is a cataract?
The medical term for an ear pain is:
What is otalgia?
When testing a patient’s far visual acuity, the medical assistant uses which type of chart?
What is Snellen?
These are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management
What are Optometrist?
Another name for Pinkeye
What is conjunctivitis?
Progressive destruction of macula lutea, causing a loss of central vision, is:
What is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
Inflammation of the middle ear is called:
What is otitis media?
Dizziness, an abnormal sensation of movement when there is none, is:
What is vertigo?
A medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems
What is an Ophthalmologist?