Ocular Surgery Glossary

A surgical technique using extreme cold to create chorioretinal adhesions for treating retinal tears or detachments.

Surgical procedure that destroys portions of the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production and lower intraocular p...

Separation of the ciliary muscle from the scleral spur, creating an abnormal communication between anterior chamber and...

Laser procedure that destroys portions of the ciliary body to reduce intraocular pressure.

A medication that paralyzes the ciliary muscle, preventing accommodation and maintaining pupil dilation.

Surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity.

Separation of Descemet's membrane from the corneal stroma, often occurring as a surgical complication.

Surgical removal of Descemet's membrane and endothelium as part of corneal transplantation procedures.

Advanced corneal transplant technique replacing only Descemet's membrane and endothelium.

Corneal transplant technique replacing only the posterior corneal layers through a small incision.

Outward turning of the eyelid margin, exposing the conjunctival surface and potentially affecting tear drainage.

Severe intraocular infection involving the vitreous and potentially other eye structures.

The number of endothelial cells per square millimeter on the inner corneal surface, critical for maintaining corneal tra...

Posterior displacement or sinking of the eyeball within the orbit, often following trauma or surgical complications.

Complete surgical removal of the eyeball while preserving the extraocular muscles and orbital contents.

Surgical removal of a previously implanted intraocular device, typically an IOL or glaucoma drainage device.

Ultra-short pulse laser technology used in ocular surgery for precise tissue cutting and corneal flap creation.

Conjunctival elevation created after glaucoma filtering surgery to allow aqueous humor drainage.

The deep recess between the eyelid and eyeball where the conjunctiva reflects from the lid to the globe.

Surgical technique in glaucoma surgery where the conjunctival incision is made at the fornix rather than at the limbus.

Progressive corneal endothelial disorder causing corneal edema and vision loss, often requiring corneal transplantation.

Diagnostic examination technique using a specialized lens to visualize the drainage angle of the eye.

Surgical procedure to break adhesions between the iris and trabecular meshwork in the anterior chamber angle.

The supporting arms or loops of an intraocular lens that position and stabilize the lens within the eye.