Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
The subspecialty of ophthalmic surgery.
What is microsurgery?
This retinal structure allows you to perceive black and white in dim light.
What are rods?
This pharmacologic agent constricts the eye.
What is acetylcholine?
The amount of tunics that compromise the structure of the globe of the eye.
A speculum used in ophthalmic procedure that resembles an uncoiled paper clip.
What is a Barraquer?
This surgical procedure treats glaucoma.
What is an iridectomy?
This retinal structure detects color in normal or bright light.
What are cones?
The sterile irrigation fluid used in the eye.
What is BSS?
This eye structure is the thin, transparent lining of the inner surface of the eyelid that covers the sclera.
What is conjunctiva?
A locking or non locking fine tip needle holder frequently used in Ophthalmology.
What is a Castroviejo needle holder.?
This procedure uses cold to seal retinal holes and tears.
What is cryotherapy?
The six muscles that provide movement of the eye.
What are extrinsic muscles?
This substance is used for long-term support of the retina with fewer restrictions on position during a vitrectomy.
What is silicone oil?
The lacrimal ducts drain tears into this structure.
What is the nasal cavity?
This type of needle is frequently used in ophthalmic procedures.
What is a spatula?
This procedure would be performed for an eye with internal malfunction or loss of contents and no possible recovery of sight, but provides better mobility and cosmetic results for a prosthetic eye.
What is an evisceration?
The structure of the eye that that is colored and with constriction and dilation controls the amount of light entering the pupil.
What is iris?
These drops are used to numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures.
What are Tetracaine drops?
The name of the membrane that contains and encloses the vitreous humor in the posterior cavity.
What is the hyaloid?
A trephine is used in this ophthalmic procedure.
What is keratoplasty?
This technique uses a laser to treat retinal tears or proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
What is Endophotocogulation?
This eye structure refracts light rays, is avascular, and external.
What is the cornea?
What is Retrobulbar?
The normal condition/color/shape of the lens of the eye.
What is transparent and biconvex?
A Fragmatome would be used in this surgical procedure.
What is a Vitrectomy?