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Refractive Eye Surgeries
Refractive eye surgeries Definition Refractive eye surgeries are medical procedures used to correct such refractive errors as myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia. The three most widely utilized refractive surgeries approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad
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Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Definition Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive procedure performed by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The surgeon uses an excimer laser to cut or resh
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Pterygium
Pterygium A pterygium is a growth that develops on the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye. It is a benign or noncancerous growth that is often shaped like a wedge. In some cases, a pterygium can extend to the cornea
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Optometry Assisting
Optometry assisting Definition Optometric assistants aide the optometrist (O.D.) and medical team in a variety of daily duties, including gathering patient history and performing ocular tests. Description With the advent of managed care into medicine
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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) Definition Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a noninvasive refractive surgery in which the surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea of the eye by removing the epithelium, the gel-like outer layer of the
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Contact Lenses
Contact lenses Definition Contact lenses are small, light-weight plastic devices worn on the eye that correct refractive errors in vision. While they appear to be worn in direct contact with the cornea, they actually float on a layer of tears that se
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