Exam 14: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

The innermost part of the auditory canal is lined with glands that secrete _____, a waxy substance.

Most cases of astigmatism can be treated with _____.

Ringing in the ears is known as _____.

If the swelling of otitis media becomes severe, it may perforate the _____.

Pachymetry, which measures the thickness of the cornea, prevents the misdiagnosis of glaucoma.

A thick fluid called the aqueous humor fills the eyeball posterior to the lens and helps maintain the eyeball shape.

Retinal detachment is an emergency condition in which the retina pulls away from the front of the eyeball.

Myopia is a condition in which the eye _____.

Risks for _____ can be reduced by controlling blood sugar and hypertension and by getting regular eye exams.

Age is the main risk factor for otitis media.

Age-associated cataracts occur in both eyes, whereas congenital cataracts may occur in one eye.

The _____ is a fibrous connective tissue that lends shape and support to the eyeball and is the visible white of the eye.

Treatment for _____ may include hearing aids if the auditory nerve and cochlea remain functional.

A _____ is a clouding of the lens.

_____ grids, composed of a grid of fine lines, can detect distorted, incomplete, or wavy images in the central vision field.

The interior of the eye can be observed using an _____.

A cornea with surface irregularities, such as asymmetry or uneven thickness, causes _____.

_____ is inflammation of the cornea caused by an infection.

Signs and symptoms of _____ include sudden appearance of floaters in the affected eye.

Of the two, wet macular degeneration is the more destructive.