Consumer and Community Health Study Guide 2020 PDF

CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 2020 CATARACTS An Eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages is CATARACTS.. GLAUCOMA An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye is GLAUCOMA. If GLAUCOMA is not treated promptly, it can damage the optic nerve or cause...

CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 2020 CATARACTS An Eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages is CATARACTS.. GLAUCOMA An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye is GLAUCOMA. If GLAUCOMA is not treated promptly, it can damage the optic nerve or cause blindness. ASTIGMATISM Aneye condition in which images appear wavy or blurry is called ASTIGMATISM. ASTIGMATISM EXAMPLE  FARSIGHTED AND NEARSIGHTED FARSIGHTED people usually wear glasses only to read. A NEARSIGHTED person usually wears glasses to see far away. RETINA The RETINA is the light-sensing part of the inner eye.  PORES Tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape are the PORES.  EPIDERMIS The outermost layer of the skin is the EPIDERMIS. DERMIS The skin’s inner layer is the DERMIS. MELANIN The substance that gives skin its color is MELANIN.  ACNE ACNE is a skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles. 3 BONES IN EAR The THREE TINY BONES in the inner ear are the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup. TINNITUS You can get TINNITUS from listening to loud music which is a constant ringing in the ears.  PLAQUE PLAQUE is a thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay. CONSUMER A person who buys products and services is a CONSUMER. ENDORSEMENT A statement of approval is an ENDORSEMENT. HEALTH INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE plans may cover regular check- ups or emergency visits to hospitals. HMO Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is a health insurance plan that contracts with selected physicians and specialists to provide medical services at a fixed monthly rate. SPECIALIST A SPECIALIST is a healthcare professional trained to treat a special category of patients or specific health problems..