Eye surgery

Eye Surgery

Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is a type of surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist. The eye is a very fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

Pronunciation

Eye Surgery: /aɪ ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/

Etymology

The term "eye surgery" comes from the Old English "ēage" meaning "eye" and the Latin "chirurgia" meaning "hand work".

Types of Eye Surgery

There are several types of eye surgeries, including:

• Cataract surgery: This is a procedure to remove a lens of the eye that has become cloudy, which is replaced with an artificial lens.
• Refractive surgery: This is a method for correcting or improving your vision. The most widely performed type of refractive surgery is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), where a laser is used to reshape the cornea.
• Glaucoma surgery: This is a series of surgical techniques used to reduce the pressure in the eye and reduce the damage to the optic nerve.
• Vitreo-retinal surgery: These are procedures that target the back of the eye, addressing conditions such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Related Terms

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
• Optometrist: A healthcare professional who provides primary vision care.
• Optician: A technician trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight.

See Also

• Eye care professional
• Visual acuity
• Eye examination
• Corrective lens
• Contact lens

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Eye surgery
• Wikipedia's article - Eye surgery

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