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19 Cards in this Set
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Blepharitis |
chronic inflammation of the eyelids edges |
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Ptosis |
dropping of the upper eyelid in which the lid partially or completely covers the eyelid |
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Sty |
result of an eyelash follicle infection; a red, painful swelling appears on the eyes' edge and typically forms a white head of pus |
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Conjunctivitis |
pinkeye; is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by an allergy, irritant, or infection |
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Cataracts |
cloudy or opaque areas in the normally clear lens of the eye |
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Glaucoma |
fluid pressure builds up in the eye |
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Corneal Ulcers and Abrasions |
ulcers (lesions) on the cornea maybe the result of injury, infection, or both. |
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Iritis (Anterior Ureitis) |
inflammation of the iris and sometimes the ciliary body |
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Cerumen Impaction |
when the ear canal becomes blocked by a buildup of cerumen (earwax) |
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Otitis Externa |
an infection of the outer ear, usually caused by bacteria or fungi |
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Otosclerosis |
occups when bone tissue grows abnormally around the stapes, or stirrups |
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Ruptured Eardrum |
eardrum may become ruptured in several ways; by a sharp object, an explosion a blow to the ear, or a severe middle ear infection. The ear drum is ruptured by a sudden change in air pressure |
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Labypinthitis |
an infection of the labyrinth |
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Meniere's Disease
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Increased fluid in the labyrinth.
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Pruritus
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Itching of the ear canal.
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Presbycusis
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Type of sensorineural hearing loss.
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Tinnitus
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Ringing in the ears.
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Mastoiditis
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Connected to the middle ear by air cells, or sinuses, in the bone.
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Otology
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Treats diseases and disorders of the ears.
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