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MOT133 Senses Tx

Senses Tx

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Iridotomy creating a hole in the iris to prevent or treat angle closure glaucoma
Laser Photocoagulation a method by which a beam of electromagnetic energy is directed to a desired tissue under visual control; localized coagulation results from absorption of light energy & its conversion to heat or conversion of tissue to plasma (atoms stripped of electrons)
Mastoidectomy hollowing out of the mastoid process by curretting, gouging, drilling, or otherwise removing the bony partions forming the mastoid cells
Myringotomy paracentesis of the tympanic membrane
Optic Keratoplasty transplantaion of transparent corneal tissue to replace a leukoma or scar that impares vision
Phocoemulsification a method of emulsifying and aspirating a cataract with a low-frequency ultrasonic needle
Radial Keratotomy a radial incision operation making a partial thickness incision into the cornea to flatten it and reduce its refractive power in that meridian
Refractive Surgery surgical procedure to detect an error of refraction and to correct it by means of lenses
Scleroplsty surgical molding or reshaping of the sclera
Stapedectomy operation to remove the stapes footplate in whole or part with replacement of the stapes superstructure (crura) by metal or plastic prosthesis; used for otosclerosis with stapes fixation to overcome a conductive hearing loss
Tympanoplasty operative correction of a damaged middle ear
Vitrecotmy removal of the vitreous by means of an insturment that simultaneously removes vitreous by suction and cutting and replaces it with saline or some other fluid
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