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cataract surgery
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removal of a cataract
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Diopter
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unit of measurement to determine lens refractory power
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Enucleation
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surgical removal of an eyeball
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Keratoplasty
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corneal transplant
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Laser photocoagulation
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thermal light energy used to treat retinal detachment or bleeding from retina
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Ophthalmoscopy
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visual examination of the inner eye
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Refraction test
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examination procedure to determine the eye's refractive error and the best corrective lenses needed
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Tonometry
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test measuring intraocular pressure -- to diagnose glaucoma; Measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye using a tonometer to check for the condition of glaucoma. After a local anesthetic is applied, the physician places the tonometer lightly upon the eyeball and a pressure measurement is taken. Generally part of a normal eye exam for adults.
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visual acuity test
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test measuring eye's ability to distinguish object details and shape; Measurement of the sharpness of a patient's vision. Usually, a Snellen's chart is used for this test and the patient identifies letters from a distance of 20 feet.
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