EML Chapter 12 Terms

astigmatism

blurred vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens

presbyopia

impaired vision as a result of aging

anisocoria

condition of absence of equal pupil size

enucleation

surgical removal of the eyeball

phacomulsification

method to remove cataracts in which a ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens

trabeculectomy

surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain out the eye to underneath the conjunctiva where it is absorbed, used to treat glaucoma

keratometer

instrument used to measure the cornea

tonometry

measurement of pressure

intraocular

pertaining within the eye

optician

specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses

pseudophakia

condition of false lenses

LASIK

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

PHACO

phacomulsification