P Posterior chamber: Portion of the eye that is in front of the lens and behind the iris. Presbyopia: An eye problem that usually starts after forty where eyes cannot focus at any distance and causes small print to be blurry. PRK: A less invasive LASIK alternative where the stroma is reshaped with an excimer [...]
I Inflammation: Pain, redness, swelling, heat and function loss that is the body’s reaction to trauma. Informed Consent Form: A form that must be signed before any surgery, including LASIK, that states that the patient is aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the surgery. Intraocular lens: (IOL) An implant that is put in [...]
A Aberrometer: Measure waves of light as they travel through the eye Ablation: The removal of eye tissue to correct a refractive error Ablation Zone: Where ablation is done Accommodation: The eye’s ability to adjust its focus from one point to the next by distance Accommodation disorder: Any disorder that effects the eyes accommodation Acuity: [...]
D Decentration: A risk of LASIK surgery that is caused when the laser is not lined up with the center of the pupil, which can lead to glare, double vision, and halos. Descemet’s membrane: Portion of the cornea that is located between the endothelium and stroma. Diopter: The refractive area in the eye that decides [...]