Ophthalmic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
DSEK DSEK
Abbreviation for Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, a partial corneal transplant technique.
phacodynamics
The study and application of ultrasonic energy settings during cataract surgery.
phacoemulsification
A surgical technique using ultrasound energy to break up and remove cataracts through a small corneal incision.
phacomorphic glaucoma
Secondary angle-closure glaucoma caused by lens swelling that mechanically blocks aqueous humor drainage.
phacotrabeculectomy
Combined surgical procedure that performs cataract extraction and glaucoma filtering surgery simultaneously.