Question: A sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance is called .

Answer: vertigo

Question: The ability of the lens to bend light rays so they focus on the retina is known as .

Answer: refraction

Question: The condition also known as a stye is a .

Answer: hordeolum

Question: A visual field test to determine losses in peripheral vision is used to diagnose .

Answer: glaucoma

Question: The medical term meaning color blindness is .

Answer: monochromatism

Question: A fungal infection of the external auditory canal is .

Answer: otomycosis

Question: Visual field testing is performed to determine the presence of cataracts.

a. True

b. False

Answer: false

Question: A ______________ is the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of ear tubes.

Answer: myringotomy

Question: An inflammation of the uvea, causing swelling and irritation, is called .

Answer: uveitis

Question: Tarsorrhaphy is the suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids.

a. True

b. False

Answer: true