Siepser Laser Eyecare
888-859-2020
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860 E. Swedesford Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
633 W. Germantown Pk.
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Ophthalmology FAQ
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Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP)
PKP - a full thickness of the cornea is removed and replaced with donor tissue.
Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)
PRK - a refractive surgical procedure that employs the excimer laser to reshape the corneal curvature after removing the epithelium.
Phakic
An eye with an intact natural crystalline lens.
Pseudophakia
The use of an intraocular lens to correct the vision or an aphakic patient.
Primary open
Angle glaucoma - described distinctly as a multifactorial optic neuropathy that is chronic and progressive with a characteristic acquired loss of optic nerve fibers.
Primary angle
Closure glaucoma - is defined as an occludable drainage angle and features indicating that trabecular obstruction by the peripheral iris has occurred (ie, peripheral anterior synechiae, increased IOP, lens opacities, excessive trabecular pigmentation deposits). The term glaucoma is added if glaucomatous optic neuropathy is present.
Posterior Segement
The rear portion of the eye; includes the vitreous and retina.
Proptosis
A condition characterized by a protruding eyeball; caused by an increase in volume of the orbital contents. Also called exophthalmos.
Pupil
The opening in the center of the iris that enlarges or dilates and reduces or constricts.
Presbyopia
The progressive loss of the accommodative ability of the lens, due to natural process of aging.
Punctum
The hole in the upper and lower eyelids through which tears exit the eye. In patients with dry eyes, temporary or permanent plugs may be inserted to help keep tears in the eye. Tears flow through the punctum to the nose, which is why people often experience a runny nose when crying.
Punctal Occlusion
Treatment for dry eye in which plugs are inserted into the punctum in order to retain lubricating tears naturally produced by the eye.
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