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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
Eyewear; Optometry
A surgical procedure using an excimer laser to reshape the central cornea to a flattened shape for people who are myopic and a more curved surface for people who are hyperopic. Photorefractive ...
Gonioscopy
Eyewear; Optometry
A diagnostic procedure using a mirror/lens device placed directly upon the cornea that is used to view the drainage area through which aqueous fluid exits the eyeball.
Anterior chamber
Eyewear; Optometry
The anterior chamber is in the front of the eye behind the cornea and in front of the iris.
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)
Eyewear; Optometry
The use of an excimer laser to remove surface tissue of the cornea for medical or optical treatment reasons. Very similar to PRK, but for therapeutic rather than refractive purposes. See ...
Grey box laser
Eyewear; Optometry
Common term used for a laser imported from outside the United States. This type of acquisition is not approved by the FDA. Detailed Counterfeit Lasik Laser Information H
Anterior ocular segment
Eyewear; Optometry
The part of the eye anterior to the crystalline lens, including the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and ciliary body
Photovaporization
Eyewear; Optometry
The process of tissue destruction as occurs with infra red light radiation.
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