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Board Certified - This is the phrase used for approval by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), a non-profit and independent organization that was founded in 1916 to certify ophthalmologists.

Broadbeam - The term used for applying the excimer laser to the entire treatment area at one time. It’s the typical way laser treatment is done for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. See also Flying Spot and Variable Spot.

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limbus -
The visible borderline between the clear window (cornea) and the white globe (sclera) of the eye. The conjungtival layer which covers the globe also joins at the limbus. (see illustration x)

masks - Masks are used in PRK surgery to modify the removal of surface tissue by the laser. PRK surgery involves the removal of or fashioning of concave (myopic) or convex (hyperopic) lenses on the corneal surface. Most refractive errors also include some element of astigmatic irregularity. Most excimer laser machines employ different kinds of masks to customize, refine and smooth the corneal surface. Many machines have an internal constricting diaphragm (like a camera f-stop mechanism) as an internal mask for use in treating Myopia. One manufacturer uses an extra material applied unto the cornea (an ablatable or destroyable mask) for treating astigmatism. Another manufacturer uses a different shaped metal mask for treatment of hyperopia or myopia. Variable rotation of the masks is used to deal with astigmatism

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Dr. William A. Boothe: So many companies offer a range dealing specifically with contact lenses and dry eyes that it pays to experiment and shop around and compare ratings. Dr William Boothe at ClearBlogs. It's not only specific types of contact lenses that can help with dry eyes. There are solutions that are aimed at working alongside contact lenses and dry eyes to minimize the risks; theses include tear inducing solutions and artificial tears.
Those who suffer from problems with contact lenses and dry eyes need to pay particular attention to the various contact lens products on the market. By comparing brands and manufacturers, the perfect contact lens will be found.If irritation of the eyes continues, the contact lenses should be removed immediately and a health care professional consulted.
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Overcorrection - A possible complication of refractive surgery, where the vision problem is over-treated, making, for instance, a nearsighted eye farsighted. Usually the overcorrection adjusts itself within months of the surgery. Sometimes overcorrection enhancement surgery can be done to correct the problem. See also undercorrection and regression.

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DR WILLIAM BOOTHE - DALLAS: Epi-LASIK - A variation on the basic LASIK treatment, where instead of using a microkeratome to cut the corneal flap before applying the laser, an epikeratome is used. This instrument gently separates the epithelial cells. Epi-LASIK is done for people whose corneas are too flat for traditional LASIK.

Epithelial Dystrophies - A group of inherited dystrophies where the surface layer of the cornea atrophies and vision is impaired. See Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy, Reis-Buckler’s Dystrophy, and Meesmann’s Dystrophy. (Click here to read more about Epithelial Dystrophies...)

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Anterior Ocular Segment - A name for the parts of the eye that are in front of the lens, namely, the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and ciliary body.

Antimetropia - A condition where one eye is nearsighted and the other one farsighted.

Aphakia - (ah-FAY-kee-uh) The condition of having no crystalline lens in the eye, as happens when it's been removed because of cataracts.

Aphakic Spectacles - Very thick and heavy glasses that in past years were the standard remedy after a cataract operation. They gave distorted peripheral vision. Modern ophthalmologists can instead implant an intraocular lens (IOL).

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Binocular Vision - The use of both our eyes to see, such that the images from each eye blend to form a single image with dept perception.

Black Box Laser - A laser (usually imported to the U.S.) used by some eye surgeons that has been altered so it can do LASIK and other laser eye surgeries, but this alteration is not approved by the FDA. The safety consequences of using a black box laser have not been studied and are completely unknown.

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How Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? It’s Best To Find Out Before Anyone Operates On Your Eyes You wouldn’t go into heart surgery or brain surgery without knowing exactly what the surgeons plan to do with your body, would you? After all, one slip up or one mistake and you are history.
The same should be said for laser eye surgery. Before you have laser eye surgery performed on your vision, find out how does laser eye surgery work. This can assist you in your decision, for one, whether or not you want to have this surgery performed but it can also let you know exactly what’s going to be done with your precious vision.

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DR WILLIAM BOOTHE - LASIK SURGERY: Contact Lens, Therapeutic - Special contact lenses designed to help heal the eye and protect it while it heals. They’re often used along with eyedrops specially-prescribed to promote healing.

Contact Lens, Toric - Contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism, with two curvatures at different angles, one for astigmatism, and the other for hyperopia or myopia. They have the ability to remain in place despite blinking and eye movements, so that they give you clear vision.
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