Part 1
dizziness; abnormal sensations of movement when there is none.
Vertigo
any substance or medication that causes constriction to the pupil
miotic
involving the sensory nerves, especially as they effect hearing.
sensorineural
relating to balance when moving at an angle
dynamic equilibrium
dull or dim vision, with no apparent organic defect
amblyopia
A medicine or substance capable of damaging cranial nerve VIII or the organs hearing and balance.
Ototoxic
the middle part of the brain through which sensory impulses pass to reach the cerebral cortex.
thalamus
used to diagnose glaucoma and to inspect ocular movement
gonioscopy
involving, relating, or seeing with both eyes
binocular
capable of being heard
audible
an instrument used to measure intraocular pressure
tonometer
the lowest part of the brain, continuous with the top of the spinal cord.
medulla oblongata
extreme sensitivity to light
photophobia
having two outward curving surfaces, on a lens
biconvex
allied healthcare professional who specializes in the evaluation of hearing function, detection of hearing impairment, and determination of the anatomic site of impairment
audiologist
the ossicles of the middle ear (malleolus, incus, and stapes) become fused and act as a single unit instead of individual.
otosclerosis
relating to balance when moving in a straight line.
static equilibrium
to turn the eyelid inside out; the provider typically does this to inspect the area for foreign bodies.
evert
the region of the cerebral cortex that receives auditory data
auditory cortex
the science of the eye and its disorders and diseases
Ophthalmology
a noise sensation of ringing heard in one or both ears.
Tinnitus
the unit of measurement used in hearing examinations; a wave frequency equal to one cycle per second.
hertz
relating to balance due to the equal action of opposing forces
equilibrium
adjustment of the eye that allows a person to see various sizes of objects at different distances
accommodation
the medical specialty that deals with the ear, nose, and throat.
Otorhinolaryngology