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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.