Ophthalmic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
LASIK LASIK
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis; a refractive surgery using laser energy to reshape the cornea.
vitrectomy
Surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the eye's posterior chamber to treat retinal disorders.
wound construction
The architectural design and creation of surgical incisions in ophthalmic procedures. Critical element affecting wound h...
YAG capsulotomy
Laser procedure using yttrium-aluminum-garnet energy to create an opening in the posterior lens capsule.
zonules
Microscopic fibers that suspend the natural lens within the eye. Critical anatomical structures in cataract and lens-rel...