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procedures eye / ear
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| fleorescein angiography | iv injection of fluorescein / photograph retina |
| ophthalmoscopy | visual examination of interior of eye |
| slit lamp microscopy | exam of anterior ocular structures using microscopic magnification |
| visual acuity test | clarity of vision is assessed |
| visual field test | measures area objects are seen when eyes are fixed, straight ahead, w/o moving head |
| enucleation | removal of entire eyeball |
| keratoplasty | surgical repair of cornea |
| laser photocoagulation | intense, focused light beam / seals retinal tears |
| LASIK | eximer laser to correct errors of refraction |
| phacoemulsification | ultrasonic vibrations break up lens |
| scleral buckle | suture of a silicone band to sclera over detached portion of retina |
| vitrectomy | removal of vitreous humor |