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Equipments

Digital Fluorescein Angiography An instrument which visualizes the circulation of retinal blood vessels and check for impaired circulation Fluorescein

FDT Perimetry An instrument which quickly screens for damage due to tumors, strokes, or glaucoma FDT Perimetry

HRT (Heidelberg Resonance Tomographer) An instrument that allows for the detection of damage due to glaucoma by taking an image of the nerve fiber layer in the retina and analyzing that data acquired HRT

IOL Master An instrument used for measuring axial length (length of the eye), corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and calculating intraocular lenses IOL Master

Pachymetry Measures the thickness of the cornea in microns Pachymetry

Disc Cam (Digital Stereo Photography) A camera which allows the capture of digital image of the optic nerve head Stereo Photography

Topography Measures the corneal curvature Topography

Technical Terms

Diode Laser Photocoagulation A laser used to treat glaucoma by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye in an attempt to lower the intraocular pressure. Diode Laser Photocoagulation

Glaucoma Shunts Devices implanted during glaucoma surgery which allow the flow of fluid from the interior of the eye to the exterior of the eye under the conjunctival layer where it is reabsorbed by the body. Thereby reducing the intraocular pressure. Glaucoma Shunts

Topical Cataract Surgery Latest method of cataract surgery performed. Patients undergo removal of the cataract about 15 minutes, no patch is required after the surgery, patients are able to see immediately following surgery (although slightly blurry), and the patients are free to return to all normal activities the same day of surgery. Topical Cataract Surgery

Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses) Lenses implanted during cataract surgery which allow patients to be less dependent on their glasses when reading and looking at objects off in the distance. Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)

Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping Removal of Vitreous, blood, and/or membranes from the eye, usually entering through the parsplana with a needle like rotary cutter that has fluid injection and suction capabilities. Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping

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