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test of position sense in which the patient, with eyes closed, identifies whether the great te has been moved into a "up" or "down" position by the physician. The test is repeated on the opposite foot.
position sense
procedure in which an ultraviolet laser is used to correct refraction errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
LASIK
surgical repair of the cornea
keratoplasty
age related mascular degeneration
ARMD
cubic centermeters
cc
test-patient with eyes closed identifies object placed in one hand by the physician. Test is repeated with a different object in the other hand.
stereognosis
type of eye surgery performed to restore vision in patients with cataracts
phacoemulsification (phaco)
surgical incision of the tympanic membrane, often followed by implantation of small tubes to drain fluid and relieve pressure in ear
myringotomy
astigmatism
As.
certified para optometric assistant
CPOA
drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections.
antibiotic
surgical Procedures used to treat diseases, disorders, or injuries of the eye or ear.
surgery
suture of a silicone band to the sclera over a detached retnia
scleral buckle
left ear
AS
drops
Gtt, gtt
surgical/theraputic use of devices that generate concentrated beams of light.
laser therapy
an electronic device that is surgically implanted in the inner ear to restore the sense of hearing
cochlear implant
surgical removal of the vitreous humor
vitrectomy
AU
half strength; bedtime
hs
procedure in which a laser is used to seal or eradicate retinal tears or leaking blood vessels in the retina.
laser photocoagulation.
surgical removal of the entire eyeball;performed when the eye is irrecoverably diseased or damaged
enucleation
right ear
AD
twice per day
b.i.d.
Hyperopia
Hy