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Epithelium: the outermost layer of cells of the cornea and the eye's first defense against infection.
Sclera: the tough, white, outer layer (coat) of the eyeball that, along with the cornea, protects the eyeball.( - Dr Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Ablate: in surgery, is to remove.

Refraction: a test to determine the refractive power of the eye; also, the bending of light as it passes from one medium into another.

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Visual Acuity: the clearness of vision; the ability to distinguish details and shapes. ( Dr William Boothe )

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All-Laser LASIK: (also known as "Bladeless LASIK") a laser keratome device is used to cut a corneal flap for LASIK surgery.

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Ablation zone: the area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Myopia: the inability to see distant objects as clearly as near objects.
Dr Boothe: Radial Keratotomy: commonly referred to as RK; a surgical procedure designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) by flattening the cornea using radial cuts.

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Higher order aberrations refractive errors, other than nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts.
Refractive Errors: imperfections in the focusing power of the eye, for example, hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.( - Dr William Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Ghost Image: a fainter second image of the object you are viewing.

Keratoconus a disorder characterized by an irregular corneal surface (cone-shaped) resulting in blurred and distorted images.

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Acuity: clearness, or sharpness of vision. ( Dr Boothe )


Diopter: the measurement of refractive error. A negative diopter value signifies an eye with myopia and positive diopter value signifies an eye with hyperopia.

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Overcorrection: a complication of refractive surgery where the achieved amount of correction is more than desired.( Dr Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Keratectomy: the surgical removal of corneal tissue.
Dr Boothe: Vitreous Humor: the transparent, colorless mass of gel that lies behind the lens and in front of the retina and fills the center of the eyeball.

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Lens: a part of the eye that provides some focusing power. The lens is able to change shape allowing the eye to focus at different distances.
Haze: corneal clouding that causes the sensation of looking through smoke or fog.( - Dr William Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Keratomileusis: carving of the cornea to reshape it.

Ablation zone: the area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery.

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Kerato: prefix indicating relationship to the cornea. ( Dr Boothe )

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Undercorrection: a complication of refractive surgery where the achieved amount of correction is less than desired.

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Diopter: the measurement of refractive error. A negative diopter value signifies an eye with myopia and positive diopter value signifies an eye with hyperopia.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Refraction: a test to determine the refractive power of the eye; also, the bending of light as it passes from one medium into another.
Dr Boothe: Laser Keratome: a laser device used to create a corneal flap

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Keratomileusis: carving of the cornea to reshape it.
Excimer laser: an ultraviolet laser used in refractive surgery to remove corneal tissue.( - Dr William Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Optician: an expert in the art and science of making and fitting glasses and may also dispense contact lenses.

Keratitis: inflammation of the cornea.

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Pupil: a hole in the center of the iris that changes size in response to changes in lighting. It gets larger in dim lighting conditions and gets smaller in brighter lighting conditions. ( Dr Boothe )

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Ophthalmologist: a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of visual disorders and eye disease.

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Microkeratome: a mechanical surgical device that is affixed to the eye by use of a vacuum ring. When secured, a very sharp blade cuts a layer of the cornea at a predetermined depth.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Hyperopia: the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects, and the need for accommodation to see distant objects clearly.
Dr Boothe: Keratectomy: the surgical removal of corneal tissue.

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Snellen Visual Acuity Chart: one of many charts used to measure vision.
Radial Keratotomy: commonly referred to as RK; a surgical procedure designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) by flattening the cornea using radial cuts.( - Dr Boothe)

Dr William Boothe: Hyperopia: the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects, and the need for accommodation to see distant objects clearly.

Laser Keratome: a laser device used to create a corneal flap

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Diopter: the measurement of refractive error. A negative diopter value signifies an eye with myopia and positive diopter value signifies an eye with hyperopia. ( Dr William Boothe )

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Presbyopia: the inability to maintain a clear image (focus) as objects are moved closer. Presbyopia is due to reduced elasticity of the lens with increasing age.

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Laser: the acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is an instrument that produces a powerful beam of light that can vaporize tissue.( Dr Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Visual Acuity: the clearness of vision; the ability to distinguish details and shapes.
Dr Boothe: Acuity: clearness, or sharpness of vision.

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Farsightedness: the common term for hyperopia.
Optician: an expert in the art and science of making and fitting glasses and may also dispense contact lenses.( - Dr William Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Refractive Power: the ability of an object, such as the eye, to bend light as light passes through it.

Sclera: the tough, white, outer layer (coat) of the eyeball that, along with the cornea, protects the eyeball.

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Wavefront: a measure of the total refractive errors of the eye, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and other refractive errors that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts. ( Dr Boothe )

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Retina: a layer of fine sensory tissue that lines the inside wall of the eye. The retina acts like the film in a camera to capture images, transforms the images into electrical signals, and sends the signals to the brain.

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Epithelium: the outermost layer of cells of the cornea and the eye's first defense against infection.( Dr Boothe )
Dr William Boothe: Refraction: a test to determine the refractive power of the eye; also, the bending of light as it passes from one medium into another.
Dr Boothe: Astigmatism: a distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens.

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Nearsightedness: the common term for myopia.
Retina: a layer of fine sensory tissue that lines the inside wall of the eye. The retina acts like the film in a camera to capture images, transforms the images into electrical signals, and sends the signals to the brain.( - Dr Boothe)

Dr William Boothe: Laser: the acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is an instrument that produces a powerful beam of light that can vaporize tissue.

Keratomileusis: carving of the cornea to reshape it.

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Microkeratome: a mechanical surgical device that is affixed to the eye by use of a vacuum ring. When secured, a very sharp blade cuts a layer of the cornea at a predetermined depth. ( Dr William Boothe )

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Presbyopia: the inability to maintain a clear image (focus) as objects are moved closer. Presbyopia is due to reduced elasticity of the lens with increasing age.

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Diopter: the measurement of refractive error. A negative diopter value signifies an eye with myopia and positive diopter value signifies an eye with hyperopia.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr Boothe: Iris: the colored ring of tissue suspended behind the cornea and immediately in front of the lens.
Dr William Boothe: Radial Keratotomy: commonly referred to as RK; a surgical procedure designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) by flattening the cornea using radial cuts.

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Optician: an expert in the art and science of making and fitting glasses and may also dispense contact lenses.
In Situ a Latin term meaning "in place" or not removed.( - Dr Boothe)

Dr Boothe: Ophthalmologist: a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of visual disorders and eye disease.

Optometrist: a primary eye care provider who diagnoses, manages, and treats disorders of the visual system and eye diseases.

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Hyperopia: the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects, and the need for accommodation to see distant objects clearly. ( Dr William Boothe )

Diopter: the measurement of refractive error. A negative diopter value signifies an eye with myopia and positive diopter value signifies an eye with hyperopia.

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Radial Keratotomy: commonly referred to as RK; a surgical procedure designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) by flattening the cornea using radial cuts.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr Boothe: Laser Keratome: a laser device used to create a corneal flap
Dr William Boothe: Kerato: prefix indicating relationship to the cornea.