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WorksheetsDisorders of the Eye, Ear, and Nose
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a cataract?
Clouding of the lens that causes blurry vision
Redness of the white of the eye
Increased pressure in the eye
A droopy eyelid
Which part of the eye is affected by glaucoma?
Retina
Optic nerve
Cornea
Iris
What is conjunctivitis commonly called?
Dry eye
Crossed eyes
Pink eye
Lazy eye
What usually causes pink eye?
Infection or allergies
Loud noises
Lack of sleep
Too much light
Which disorder causes blurry central vision because of retina damage?
Macular degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma
Astigmatism
What is strabismus?
When the eyes don’t line up correctly ("crossed eyes")
Cloudy lens
Eye pain
Watery eyes
A person who has lost central vision but can still see around the edges might have:
Macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Cataract
What is the main symptom of glaucoma?
Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision
Sudden eye pain
Itchy eyes
Swelling of eyelids
What causes cataracts most often?
Aging
Genetics
Eye drops
Ear infection
Which eye disorder can be treated with surgery to replace the cloudy lens?
Cataract
Glaucoma
Pink eye
Astigmatism
EAR DISORDERS What is otitis media?
Earwax blockage
Middle ear infection
Outer ear rash
Balance disorder
What causes most ear infections?
Bacteria or viruses
Loud music
Allergies
Swimming
What is tinnitus?
Ringing or buzzing sound in the ears
Ear pain
Earwax buildup
Dizziness
Which ear disorder causes vertigo (spinning sensation)?
Ménière’s disease
Tinnitus
Otitis media
Deafness
What part of the ear is affected in sensorineural hearing loss?
Inner ear or auditory nerve
Eardrum
Ear canal
Outer ear
What can cause conductive hearing loss?
Blockage by earwax or fluid
Damage to the brain
Loud noises
Age
What is the main job of the cochlea?
Hearing
Balance
Producing earwax
Pumping blood
What is rhinitis?
Inflammation of the nose’s mucous membranes
Ear infection
Nosebleed
Sinus blockage
What usually causes allergic rhinitis?
Pollen, dust, or pet dander
Cold air
Loud noise
Poor eyesight
Sinusitis affects which structures?
Sinuses (air-filled spaces in the skull)
Ears
Lungs
Eyes
What is a common symptom of sinusitis?
Facial pressure and congestion
Ringing ears
Blurry vision
Hair loss
What causes epistaxis?
Dry air, injury, or allergies
Too much sugar
Eye strain
Ear infection
What is another name for epistaxis?
Nosebleed
Stuffy nose
Snoring
What’s one way to prevent frequent nosebleeds?
Keep nasal passages moist with saline spray
Blow your nose hard
Pick your nose often
Sleep less
Which of the following is a symptom of allergies but not a cold?
Itchy, watery eyes
Fever
Body aches
Shortness of breath
What doctor treats most eye disorders?
Ophthalmologist
Cardiologist
Neurologist
Dermatologist
What doctor specializes in ear, nose, and throat disorders?
ENT (Otolaryngologist)
Optometrist
Dentist
Orthopedist
