ophthalmic
Ophthalmic describes anything relating to the eye, including its anatomy, diseases, examinations, and medications formulated for eye use.
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A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye problems, including injury and disease.
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A handheld light and lens that turns the pupil into a window onto living blood vessels and nerve tissue.
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An exam of the inside of the back of the eye using an ophthalmoscope (a flashlight-sized instrument with a light source and a set of rotating lenses).
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An exam of the inside of the back of the eye using a beam of light and a hand-held lens.
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Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog approved both to lower eye pressure in glaucoma and to lengthen and darken eyelashes.
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Biometry refers to statistical analysis of health data in research, and separately, in ophthalmology and obstetrics, to direct physical measurement of body structures.
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Extraocular describes structures or movements located outside the eyeball itself, such as the muscles that direct eye movement.
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Laser surgery uses a focused, high energy beam of light to cut, seal, or remove tissue with precision across many surgical fields.
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Laser therapy applies a focused beam of light to cut, seal, or reshape tissue, with uses spanning surgery, eye care, dermatology, and supportive cancer care.
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