Regis NU650: Module 3 EENT | updated 2024

Regis NU650: Module 3 EENT | updated 2024 Otitis media - middle ear infection Otitis externa - swimmers ear Otitis serosa - unresolved attack of acute otitis media fluid is clear and less erythema seen Chalazion - lump in the tear gland of the eyelid Caruncle - red prominence at the corner of the eye Blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelid that affects the eyelashes or tear production Pupil edema - optic disc swelling that is caused by intracranial pressure Open angle glaucoma - also known as chronic glaucoma. Has a wide and open angle between the iris and cornea Closed angle glaucoma - a result of the angle between the iris and cornea closing which result in increase intraocular pressure Hordeolum - stye Nystagmus - eyes move rapidly and uncontrollably Strabismus - crossed eyed Lid lag - where the eyelid is higher than normal when looking down Palpebral fissure - the opening for the eyes between the eye lids Sclera - the white outer layer of the eye Bulbar conjuctiva - clear membrane that covers the eyeball Palpebral conjuctiva - clear membrane that lines the inner eyelids Meibomian glands - responsible for the supply of meibum that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film