Regis NU650: Module 3 EENT

Otitis media - Answer-middle ear infection Otitis externa - Answer-swimmers ear Otitis serosa - Answer-unresolved attack of acute otitis media fluid is clear and less erythema seen Chalazion - Answer-lump in the tear gland of the eyelid Caruncle - Answer-red prominence at the corner of the eye Blepharitis - Answer-inflammation of the eyelid that affects the eyelashes or tear production Pupil edema - Answer-optic disc swelling that is caused by intracranial pressure Open angle glaucoma - Answer-also known as chronic glaucoma. Has a wide and open angle between the iris and cornea Closed angle glaucoma - Answer-a result of the angle between the iris and cornea closing which result in increase intraocular pressure Hordeolum - Answer-stye Nystagmus - Answer-eyes move rapidly and uncontrollably Strabismus - Answer-crossed eyed Lid lag - Answer-where the eyelid is higher than normal when looking down Palpebral fissure - Answer-the opening for the eyes between the eye lids Sclera - Answer-the white outer layer of the eye Bulbar conjuctiva - Answer-clear membrane that covers the eyeball Palpebral conjuctiva - Answer-clear membrane that lines the inner eyelids Meibomian glands - Answer-responsible for the supply of meibum that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film Lacrimal glands - Answer-secrete tears Aqueous humor - Answer-clear, slightly alkaline fluid within the eye