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Ocular Surgery Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

ptosis repair

Intermediate Technical IVT

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

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YAG capsulotomy

Intermediate Technical IVT

Laser procedure to create an opening in the clouded posterior lens capsule following cataract surgery.

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Zonular dialysis

Advanced Technical IVT

Disruption or separation of the zonular fibers that suspend the crystalline lens, compromising lens stability.

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Zonulolysis

Advanced Technical

Dissolution or weakening of zonular fibers supporting the crystalline lens, often enzyme-induced during surgery.

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Zonulopathy

Advanced Technical IVT

A condition affecting the zonular fibers that support the crystalline lens, potentially compromising lens stability duri...

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