Chap 17, The Eye, Treatment Flashcards
1
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enucleation
A
Removal of the entire eyeball from the orbit of the eye.
2
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keratoplasty
A
Surgical repair of the cornea; corneal transplant.
3
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laser photocoagulation
A
Use of a laser to seal retinal tears and leaky retinal blood vessels.
4
Q
LASIK
A
Use of an excimer laser to correct errors of refraction (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism).
5
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phacoemulsification
A
Lens of the eye is extracted (cataract removal) using ultrasonic vibrations.
6
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scleral buckle
A
Procedure to suture a band of silicone on the sclera directly over a detached portion of the retina.
7
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vitrectomy
A
Removal of vitreous humor.
