Ophthalmic Surgery Glossary

Combined surgical procedure that performs cataract extraction and glaucoma filtering surgery simultaneously.

Surface ablation laser eye surgery that removes corneal epithelium before reshaping the underlying stroma.

Minimally invasive treatment for retinal detachment using gas injection and positioning therapy.

A type of cataract that forms beneath the posterior lens capsule and typically causes significant glare and near vision...

Scarring complication following retinal detachment surgery characterized by formation of contractile membranes. Major ca...

Age-related condition involving deposition of fibrillar material on ocular structures. Significantly complicates catarac...

The presence of an artificial intraocular lens in place of the natural crystalline lens.

A small attachment fitted to eyeglass frames that mechanically lifts a drooping eyelid to improve vision and cosmetic ap...

Surgical correction of drooping upper eyelid by strengthening or repositioning the levator muscle or its tendon.

Surgical procedures designed to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses by correcting refractive errors.

Separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium.

The circular drainage channel in the eye that collects aqueous humor from the trabecular meshwork and directs it to epis...

A surgical implant placed around the eye to treat retinal detachment by indenting the eye wall inward.

Surgical incision through the sclera to access intraocular structures or relieve pressure.

Diagnostic technique for evaluating corneal endothelial cell count and morphology.

Misalignment of the eyes where the visual axes do not intersect at the fixation point.

Technique using balanced salt solution injection into corneal tissue to seal surgical wounds. Standard method for achiev...

Adhesion between the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, restricting eye movement and lid function.

Substance placed inside the eye during retinal surgery to maintain tissue positioning and facilitate healing. Common age...

Surgical closure of the eyelids by joining the upper and lower tarsal margins.

Fibrous membrane surrounding the posterior portion of the eyeball, providing a socket for eye movement.

A glaucoma filtration surgery that creates a new drainage pathway for aqueous humor to reduce intraocular pressure.

Injectable gel substance used to maintain eye structure and protect tissues during surgery.

An area of reduced or absent vision within the normal field of vision, detected by perimetry testing.