| A | B |
|---|
| blepharectomy | excision of a lesion of the eyelid. |
| blepharorrhaphy | suturing of an eyelid |
| intracapsular | cataract surgery that removes the entire lens, its capsule |
| extracapsular extraction | cataract surgery, removes most if the lens tissue,except the back portion ot the lens is left in place |
| cyclodialysis | formation of an opening vetween the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space for the daraing of the queous humor in glaucoma |
| dacryocystorhinostomy | creation of an opeing into the nose for the drainng of tears. |
| enucleation | removal of an organ or other mass intact from its supporting tissues;example the removal of the eyeball form its socket |
| evisceration | removal of the contents of the eye except the sclera and the cornea. |
| keratoplasty | involves the replacement of a section of opaque cornea with normal, transparent cornea in an effort to restore vision |
| keratocentesis | surgical puncture of the cornea |
| Phacoemulsification | method of treating cataracts. |
| sclerostomy | surgical formation of an opening in the sclera |
| laser photocoagulation | argon laser stimulates coagulation of tissue i the interior of the eye. Used to treat diabetic retinopathy. Blood vessels are sealed to prevent leakage or abnormal growth of blood vessels |
| scleral buckle | technique for repairing a detached reting. |
| vitrectomy | vitreous humor is removed and replaced with a clear solution. Used to treat a complication of diabetic retinopahty, which is characterized by an accumulation of blood and scar tissue in the vitreous humor. |
