Monday, May 2, 2011

Dr. William Boothe talks about Lasik Eye Surgery

Dr William Boothe
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.

Dr William Boothe


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.