We present the dictionary of ophthalmology terms. In it you will find what each of the ophthalmological terms is as well as the symptoms, pathology associated with each of the eye diseases and the most appropriate treatments.
- eye ultrasoundEye ultrasound is a diagnostic test that is performed with high-quality ultrasound (...) Read more
- corneal ectasia Corneal ectasia, also known as keratectasia, is a disorder that causes the (...) Read more
- corneal edemaCorneal edema is the retention of fluid in the cornea and its most frequent cause is due to (...) Read more
- Cystic Macular EdemaCystic macular edema is the accumulation of fluid in the macula. Read more
- Eyelid edemaEyelid edema is inflammation of the eyelid due to the accumulation of fluid in the (...) Read more
- ElectrooculogramThe electrooculogram is a diagnostic instrument used in ophthalmology to (...) Read more
- electroretinogramThe electroretinogram is the test performed to study the electrical response of the (...) Read more
- Enucleation of the eyeEnucleation of the eye is a surgery in which we completely remove the eyeball (...) Read more
- epicanthusEpicanthus is the formation of skin folds on the eyelids that extend to the (...) Read more
- retinal pigment epithelium The pigment epithelium is the outermost layer of the retina that is composed of (...) Read more
- corneal erosionCorneal erosion is an alteration that occurs when the corneal epithelium becomes disconnected from the (...) Read more
- What is non-penetrating deep sclerectomy?EPNP is a drainage surgery technique that is used to decrease elevated levels (...) Read more
- scleraThe sclera is a white, fibrous tissue that lines the back of the eye, from the (...) Read more
- ScotomaThe scotoma is a blind spot that forms in vision. This void of vision can be (...) Read more
- Eyelid spasmsEyelid spasms are fairly common and usually harmless eyelid twitching. Read more
- stereopsisThe stereopsis test is used to measure the last and best degree of binocular vision, (...) Read more
- Thyroid exophthalmusThyroid exophthalmus is a condition that causes the eyes to project outward from (...) Read more
