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Iridectomy | Iridotomy - Glossary

Glossary

Cataract: A medical condition in which the lens of the eye or it’s capsule becomes opaque, resulting in blurred vision.

Glaucoma: A group of disorders having optic nerve involvement and often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure.

Gonioscopy: Examination of the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye with a gonioscope (a special type of lens).

Tonometry: A procedure used by ophthalmologists to determine the intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside the eye, which is an important test for evaluating patients at risk of glaucoma.

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