Ophthalmic Surgery Glossary

Diagnostic imaging technique that maps the curvature and shape of the corneal surface.

Surgical replacement of diseased or damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue.

Surgical removal of residual lens cortex material following nucleus extraction during cataract surgery. Essential step f...

A surgical technique that destroys portions of the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production and lower intraocular...

Separation of the ciliary body from the scleral spur, creating communication between anterior chamber and supraciliary s...

Laser procedure targeting the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production in glaucoma treatment.

Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity to treat blocked tear ducts.

Partial-thickness corneal transplant procedure replacing only the damaged endothelial layer and Descemet's membrane.

Retinal vascular disease caused by diabetes mellitus, potentially leading to vision loss.

Abbreviation for Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, a partial corneal transplant technique.

Outward turning of the eyelid margin causing exposure of the tarsal conjunctiva.

Severe inflammatory condition involving the interior of the eye, typically caused by bacterial or fungal infection. Repr...

Selective corneal transplantation technique replacing only the diseased endothelial layer.

Surgical removal of the entire eyeball while preserving the extraocular muscles and orbital contents.

A thin layer of fibrous tissue that forms on the surface of the retina, potentially causing visual distortion and decrea...

Surgical removal of intraocular contents while preserving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles.

Radical surgical removal of all orbital contents including the eye, extraocular muscles, and surrounding tissues.

Ultrafast pulsed laser technology used in ophthalmic surgery for precise tissue cutting and ablation.

Diagnostic imaging technique using intravenous fluorescein dye to evaluate retinal and choroidal blood circulation.

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

Surgical restoration of the conjunctival fornices to improve eyelid function and prosthetic fit.

Progressive corneal disease characterized by endothelial cell loss and formation of excrescences called guttae.

Implanted device that creates an alternative drainage pathway for aqueous humor to reduce intraocular pressure.

Diagnostic examination technique using a special contact lens to visualize the anterior chamber angle.