Chapter 6 (Eye Procedures - Choroid/Retina)

Question 1

cyclotomy

Answer 1

incision into the ciliary body

Question 2

intraocular lens implant

Answer 2

inserting of a new lens inside the eye

Question 3

iridectomy

Answer 3

removal of the iris

Question 4

iridocyclectomy

Answer 4

removal of the iris and ciliary body

Question 5

iridotomy

Answer 5

incision into the iris

Question 6

phacoemulsification

Answer 6

fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it

Question 7

retinopexy

Answer 7

surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina

Question 8

retinotomy

Answer 8

incision into the retina