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PlanEYE
Eye procedures
Term | Definition |
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blepharoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the eyelid |
blepharotomy | incision into the eye lid |
dacryoadenectomy | removal of tear gland |
dacryocystectomy | removal of tear sac |
dacryocystorhinostomy | creation of an opening between the tear sac and the nose |
dacryocystotomy | incision into the tear sac |
enucleation | removal of an eye |
oculoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the eye |
ophthalmectomy | removal of the eye |
corneal transplant | replacement of damaged cornea with donated tissue |
keratoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the cornea |
keratotomy | incision into the cornea |
sclerotomy | incision into the sclera |
cyclotomy | incision into the ciliary body |
intraocular lens implant | insertion of a new lens inside the eye |
iridectomy | removal of the iris |
iridocyclectomy | removal of the iris and ciliary body |
iridotomy | incision into the iris |
phacoemulsification | fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it |
retinopexy | surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina |
retinotomy | incision into the retina |
vitrectomy | removal of the vitreous liquid from the eye |