The Eye Therapeutic Procedures Flashcards
Blepharectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the eyelid
Blepharoplasty
Surgical repair of the eyelid. A common plastic surgery to correct blepharoptosis
Conjunctivoplasty
Surgical repair of the conjunctiva
Cryoextraction
Procedure in which cataract is lifted from the lens with an extremely cold probe
Cryoretinopexy
Surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold
Enucleation
Surgical removal of an eyeball
Iridectomy
Surgical removal of a small portion of the iris
Iridosclerotomy
To cut into the iris and sclera
Keratoplasty
Surgical repair of the cornea is the simple translation of this term that is utilized to mean ‘corneal transplant.’
Laser-Assisted Insitu Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Correction of myopia using laser surgery to remove corneal tissue
Laser Photocoagulation
Use of a laser beam to destroy very small precise areas of the retina. May be used to treat retinal detachment or macular degeneration
Phacoemulsification
Use of high-frequency sound waves to emulsify (liquefy) a lens with a cataract, which is then aspirated (removed by suction) with a needle
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Use of a laser to reshape the cornea and correct errors of refraction
Prosthetic Lens Implant
Use of an artificial lens to replace the lens removed during cataract surgery
Radial Keratotomy (RK)
Spoke-like incisions around the cornea that result in it becoming flatter. A surgical treatment for myopia
