Acoustic neuroma
A benign tumor of the vestibular nerve in the internal auditory canal.
Anisocoria
Condition of unequal pupil size.
Anosmia
Loss of the sense of smell.
Aphakia
Condition of no lens.
Audiologist
Specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats hearing-related issues.
Audiology
Medical specialty that studies hearing and hearing impairment.
Audiometry
The testing of the acuity of the sense of hearing.
Binocular
The use of both eyes to create one composite image.
Blepharitis
Inflammation of eyelids.
Blepharoplasty
Surgical repair of the eyelid.
Blepharoptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelid.
Cataract
A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy.
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva; also called pinkeye.
Dacryocystitis
Inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac.
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Creation of an artificial opening between the lacrimal sac and the nose (to restore drainage).
Diplopia
Double vision.
Endophthalmitis
Inflammation within the eye.
Epistaxis
Nosebleed.
Hyperopia
Farsightedness
lIridectomy
Excision of part of the iris.
Iritis
Inflammation of the iris.
Keratitis
Inflammation of the cornea.
Keratomalacia
Degeneration of the cornea.
Keratoplasty
Surgical replacement of the cornea.
Kinesthesia
Sense of body movement based on sensation in the skeletal muscles, tendons, joints, and the skin.
Labyrinthitis
Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth).
Mastoidectomy
Excision of the mastoid bone.
Mastoiditis
Inflammation of the mastoid bone.
Mechanoreceptor
A sensory neuron that responds to mechanical pressure.
Myopia
Nearsightedness.
Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane.
Nasopharyngeal
Pertaining to the nose and pharynx (throat).
Nociceptors
Sensory neurons that respond to pain.
Ophthalmia neonatorum
Conjunctivitis in newborns (severe).
Ophthalmologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating eye problems.
Ophthalmology
A surgical specialty focused on the structure, function, and surgery of the eye.
Ophthalmopathy
Disease of the eye.
Ophthalmoplegia
Paralysis of one or more eye muscles.
Ophthalmoscope
Instrument used to view the inside of the eye.
Ophthalmoscopy
An exam of the fundus of the eye using a magnifying lens and light.
Optometrist
A specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the eye.
Optometry
The professional practice of eye and vision care that involves measuring vision.
Otalgia
Pain in the ear.
Otorhinolaryngologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
Otomycosis
Fungal infection of the external ear.
Otosclerosis
Hardening of the ear.
Otoscope
Instrument used to view the ear.
Otoscopy
Process of viewing the ear canal and eardrum.
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx.
Photophobia
A condition in which the eyes are more sensitive than normal to light.
Proprioception
Sense of position and movement of the body.
Retinoblastoma
Cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina.
Retinopathy
Disease of the retina.
Retinoscopy
Process of determining the refractive state of the eye.
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Rhinorrhea
Excess nasal drainage; also called a “runny nose.”
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses.
Stapedectomy
Excision of the stapes.
Stye
Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (hordeolum).
Thermoreceptors
Specialized neurons that respond to changes in temperature.
Tonometer
Instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye).
Tonometry
Process of measuring pressure (within the eye).
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils.
Tympanic membrane
Ear drum.
Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane.
Visceral (sense)
Sense associated with the internal organs.
Visual acuity
Sharpness of vision.
Xerophthalmia
Condition of dry eye.