Intraocular Pressure - The pressure within the eye is determined by how much aqueous fluid is created and drained inside the eye. An increase in intraocular pressure can put pressure on the optic nerve, causing serious vision problems. The intraocular pressure is measured with a tonometer.
Wavefront - Technology used to detect and measure higher order visual aberrations. These are the ocular aberrations other than the lower order aberrations of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, which can be detected by a traditional eye examination. Some examples are glare, halos, and starbursts.
Lasik With Dr. Boothe : Epithelium is the outermost layer of cells of the cornea and is the eye's first defense against infection.
Excimer laser is an ultraviolet laser used in refractive surgery to remove corneal tissue.
Farsightedness is the common term for hyperopia.
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AAO - American Academy of Ophthalmology, an professional membership organization for ophthalmologists. Also the American Academy of Optometry, a professional membership organization for optometrists (also called American Optometric Association).ABES - American Board of Eye Surgeons, a professional membership organization for ophthalmologists. It’s affiliated with the ACES, the American College of Eye Surgeons.
Dr. Boothe Aqueous Humor - (AY-kwee-us) The clear fluid that nourishes the lens and the cornea, flowing between them, secreted by the ciliary processes.
ASCRS - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, a professional membership organization for ophthalmologists who perform cataract and refractive surgeries.
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