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The Eye -Q – Therapeutic Terms & A – Meaning
Question | Answer |
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contact lens | small, plastic, curved disk with optical correction that fits over the cornea; used to correct refractive errors |
eye instillation | introduction of a medicated solution in the eye, usually administered by a drop (gt) or drops (gtt) in the affected eye or eyes |
eye irrigation | washing of the eye with water or other fluid (e.g., saline) |
antibiotic ophthalmic solution | antimicrobial agent in solution; used to treat bacterial infections (e.g., conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers) |
cycloplegic | agent that paralyzes the ciliary muscle and the powers of accommodation; commonly used in pediatric eye examinations |
mydriatic | agent that causes dilation of the pupil; used for certain eye examinations |
miotic | agent that causes the pupil to contract (mio = less) |