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PlanEYE
Eye procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blepharoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the eyelid |
| blepharotomy | incision into the eye lid |
| dacryoadenectomy | removal of tear gland |
| dacryocystectomy | removal of tear sac |
| dacryocystorhinostomy | creation of an opening between the tear sac and the nose |
| dacryocystotomy | incision into the tear sac |
| enucleation | removal of an eye |
| oculoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the eye |
| ophthalmectomy | removal of the eye |
| corneal transplant | replacement of damaged cornea with donated tissue |
| keratoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the cornea |
| keratotomy | incision into the cornea |
| sclerotomy | incision into the sclera |
| cyclotomy | incision into the ciliary body |
| intraocular lens implant | insertion of a new lens inside the eye |
| iridectomy | removal of the iris |
| iridocyclectomy | removal of the iris and ciliary body |
| iridotomy | incision into the iris |
| phacoemulsification | fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it |
| retinopexy | surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina |
| retinotomy | incision into the retina |
| vitrectomy | removal of the vitreous liquid from the eye |