2. Amblyopia: Loss of vision not as a result of eye pathology. Usually occurs in
patients who see two images. In order to see only one images, the brain will no
longer recognized the imagine being sent to it by one of the eyes. May occur if
strabismus is not corrected. This condition is not treatable with a prescription
lens. Commonly referred to as lazy eye.
ambly/o= dull, dim
-opia= vision condition
3. Diplopia: Condition of seeing double.
diplo= double
-opia= vision condition
Mydriatic drops: Any substance that causes the pupil to dilate by
paralyzing the iris and/or ciliary body muscles. Particularly useful
during eye examinations and eye surgery.
mydr/i= widening
-atic= pertaining to
Miotic drops: Any substance that causes the pupil to constrict.
These medications may also be used to treat glucoma.
mi/o= lessening
-tic= pertaining to
4. Presbyopia: Visual loss due to old age, resulting in difficult in
focusing for near vision (such as reading).
presby/o= old age
-opia= vision condition
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
Tympanometry: Measurement of the movement of the
tympanic membrane. Can indicate the presence of
pressure in the middle ear.
tympan/o= tympanic membrane
-metry= process of measuring
5. Labyrinth: The maze of canals in the inner ear. The delicate
membranous canals of the labyrinth are enclosed and
protected by a bony chamber that is referred to as the bony
labyrinth. The labyrinth is the portion of the ear that is
responsible for sensing balance.
Audiogram: Graphic record that illustrates
the results of audiometry.
audi/o= hearing
-gram= record
6. Otitis Media: Seen frequently in children; commonly referred as a middle ear
infection. Often preceded by an upper respiratory infection during which
pathogens move from the pharynx to the middle ear via the eustachian tube.
Fluid accumulates in the middle ear cavity. The fluid maybe watery, serous
otitis media, or full of pus, purulent otitis media.
audi/o= hearing
-gram= record
