The page provides a glossary of terms related to conditions and procedures involving auditory and ocular health. It covers definitions for various conditions such as acoustic neuroma, anisocoria, asti...The page provides a glossary of terms related to conditions and procedures involving auditory and ocular health. It covers definitions for various conditions such as acoustic neuroma, anisocoria, astigmatism, glaucoma, otitis media, myopia, hyperopia, and cataract. It also explains procedures and tests like audiometry, Epley maneuver, mastoidectomy, and tympanoplasty. The definitions included help clarify symptoms, causes, and potential treatments of these health issues.
Movement of the eye within the orbit occurs by the contraction of six extraocular muscles that originate from the bones of the orbit and insert into the surface of the eyeball. Vertigo is a type of di...Movement of the eye within the orbit occurs by the contraction of six extraocular muscles that originate from the bones of the orbit and insert into the surface of the eyeball. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that is often described by patients as, “the room feels as if it is spinning.” Benign positional vertigo (BPV) is a common condition caused by crystals becoming lodged in the semicircular canals in the vestibule of the inner ear that send false movement signals to the brain.
