Ocular Surgery Glossary

Secondary angle-closure glaucoma caused by lens swelling that mechanically blocks aqueous humor drainage.

Visual disturbances such as halos, glare, or starbursts experienced by patients after refractive or cataract surgery.

Laser eye surgery that reshapes corneal surface to correct refractive errors.

Minimally invasive procedure using gas injection to repair certain types of retinal detachment.

Clouding of the posterior lens capsule following cataract surgery, causing decreased vision.

Separation of the vitreous gel from the posterior retina, potentially complicating vitreoretinal surgery.

A serious complication of retinal detachment characterized by formation of scar tissue that can cause recurrent detachme...

Age-related disorder characterized by deposition of fibrillar material on ocular structures, commonly causing secondary...

The state of having an artificial intraocular lens implanted in place of the natural crystalline lens.

Surgical correction of drooping upper eyelid to improve vision and cosmetic appearance.

Surgical reconstruction or reshaping of the pupil to improve its function or appearance.

Anesthetic injection behind the eyeball to provide surgical anesthesia and akinesia.

Surgical implant placed around the eye to support retinal reattachment in retinal detachment repair.

Surgical incision through the sclera to access the vitreous cavity or posterior segment.

Use of silicone oil as a long-term vitreous substitute to maintain retinal attachment after complex retinal surgery.

Intraocular lens placed in the ciliary sulcus rather than the capsular bag, often due to capsular complications.

Severe intraoperative complication involving bleeding between the choroid and sclera, potentially vision-threatening.

Accumulation of fluid in the supraciliary space, typically occurring after intraocular surgery and causing anterior cham...

Abnormal adhesion between the eyelid and eyeball, often following injury or inflammation.

The use of gas, oil, or other substances to provide internal support and pressure during retinal reattachment surgery.

Specialized intraocular lens designed to correct astigmatism during cataract surgery through cylindrical power.

Surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for aqueous humor to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

Surgical technique using viscoelastic substances to separate and protect ocular tissues during surgery.

Surgical removal of vitreous gel from the posterior segment of the eye.