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| ARMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| Ast | astigmatism |
| binaural | Relating to the use of both ears. |
| binocular | Relating to the use of both eyes. |
| conjunctiva | The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball. |
| dB | decibel |
| dry eye syndrome | Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production. |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| Em | emmetropia |
| floater | A speck or string that appears to be drifting across the eye just outside the line of vision. |
| glare | A bright, dazzling light which produces discomfort and impairs vision. |
| HD | hearing distance |
| hygr/o | moisture |
| iris | The circular pigmented membrane behind the cornea of the eye that gives the eye its color. The iris surrounds a central opening called the pupil. |
| lacrimation | Crying. |
| logad/o | whites of the eyes |
| macular | Denoting the central retina. |
| macular degeneration | Degenerative changes in the retina usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field. |
| My | myopia |
| night blindness | Failure or reduced ability to see in dim light. |
| ophry/o | eyebrow |
| ophthalmic | Pertaining to the eye. |
| otoscope | An instrument designed to inspect the ear. |
| PD (2) | pupillary distance |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, regular, react to light and accommodation |
| retinitis | Inflammation of the retina. |
| snow blindness | A painful eye condition caused by exposure of insufficiently protected eyes to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Also called photokeratitis. |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| VA | visual acuity |
| Vf (2) | field of vision |
| vitreous body | The transparent, semi gelatinous substance that fills the cavity behind the crystalline lens of the eye and in front of the retina. |
Authors and Reviewers
Authored by Dr. Barbara A. EricksonMedically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD
Last Update: 12/18/2022
