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.
- Corneal pachymetryCorneal pachymetry is the test used in ophthalmology to measure the thickness of the (...) Read more
- Ocular or oculomotor muscle palsyOculomotor palsy is the loss of function of the eye muscles. Read more
- oculomotor paresisOculomotor paresis is the partial deficit of movement or strength of one of the (...) Read more
- EyelidsThe eyelids are the most important protection system for the eyes, consisting of two (...) Read more
- Tear filmThe tear film is a thin layer of fluid that lines the cornea and conjunctiva. Read more
- TabsEyelashes are a group of hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelids that help protect (...) Read more
- The anterior pole of the eyeball is called the area between the cornea and the (...) Read more
- Posterior eye poleThe posterior pole of the eyeball is called the area between the back of the (...) Read more
- Evoked potentialsEvoked potentials are diagnostic tests that allow evaluating the functioning of the (...) Read more
- PresbyopiaPresbyopia is a refractive defect caused by loss of accommodation as the (...) Read more
- Intraocular pressure (IOP)Intraocular pressure is the pressure exerted by the aqueous humor of the eye against the structures (...) Read more
- optical prismThe optical prism or Newton's prism is the object capable of refracting, reflecting and decomposing the (...) Read more
- PRKPRK is a refractive surgery technique that has been used since 1996 to correct myopia, (...) Read more
- Anterior chamber depthThe depth of the anterior chamber of the eye or ACD is the term used to refer to (...) Read more
- ocular prosthesisAn ocular prosthesis is a replacement for the eye that is used to compensate for the problem (...) Read more
- Pterygium and pingueculaPterygium and pinguecula are benign conditions that grow in the conjunctiva of the eye and that (...) Read more
- Eyelid ptosisEyelid ptosis is a condition that appears as a consequence of dysfunction of the (...) Read more
- Near Convergence Point or PPCThe near point of convergence is a test that allows the ophthalmologist to detect the point (...) Read more
- PupilThe pupil is the black point in the center of the iris and has the property of (...) Read more
- PupillometryPupillometry is a test that allows knowing the size of the pupil and its response to (...) Read more
