Chap 17, The Eye, Treatment Flashcards

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enucleation

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Removal of the entire eyeball from the orbit of the eye.

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keratoplasty

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Surgical repair of the cornea; corneal transplant.

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laser photocoagulation

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Use of a laser to seal retinal tears and leaky retinal blood vessels.

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LASIK

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Use of an excimer laser to correct errors of refraction (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism).

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phacoemulsification

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Lens of the eye is extracted (cataract removal) using ultrasonic vibrations.

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scleral buckle

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Procedure to suture a band of silicone on the sclera directly over a detached portion of the retina.

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vitrectomy

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Removal of vitreous humor.

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