Ocular Surgery Glossary

Abnormally low intraocular pressure, typically below 6-8 mmHg.

Direct injection of medication into the vitreous cavity of the eye for treating retinal diseases.

Artificial lens implanted in the eye to replace the natural crystalline lens or correct refractive errors.

Separation or tear of the iris from its root at the ciliary body, usually due to trauma.

Trembling or shimmering movement of the iris when the eye moves, typically due to lack of lens support.

Creation of a hole in the iris to relieve pupillary block or angle closure.

Protrusion of iris tissue through a corneal or scleral wound, requiring immediate surgical intervention.

The measurement of corneal curvature, essential for calculating intraocular lens power and assessing astigmatism.

Surgical transplantation of corneal tissue to restore vision or structural integrity.

Laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors.

Junction between the cornea and sclera, important for surgical anatomy and stem cells.

Full-thickness defect in the neurosensory retina at the fovea, causing central vision loss.

Intraocular lens displacement from its intended location within the capsular bag or ciliary sulcus.

Cataract surgical technique using incisions smaller than 2.2mm to reduce induced astigmatism and promote faster healing.

Medication that constricts the pupil by stimulating parasympathetic pathways.

A pharmacological agent that dilates the pupil by paralyzing the iris sphincter muscle.

Optical Coherence Tomography, a non-invasive imaging technique providing cross-sectional views of retinal and anterior s...

Optical coherence tomography angiography, a non-invasive imaging technique for visualizing retinal and choroidal blood f...

Measurement of corneal thickness, crucial for glaucoma assessment and refractive surgery planning.

The flat, non-ciliated portion of the ciliary body located between the pars plicata and the peripheral retina.

Regional anesthesia technique injecting anesthetic agents around but not within the muscle cone of the orbit.

Anesthetic techniques specifically designed for cataract surgery procedures.

Tremulous movement of the crystalline lens due to weakened or torn zonular support fibers.

Surgical technique for cataract removal using ultrasonic energy to fragment the lens.