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An device that measures the curving of the eye’s clear, front surface (cornea).

A laser device used to create a corneal flap.

The abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis which refers to creating a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome

These are refractive errors, which include myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. These are commonly corrected by LASIK surgery.

This is a thickening, or swelling, of the macula of the eye. It occurs when fluid and/or protein deposits gather on or under the macula and causes alteration of the central vision.

Precision surgical instrument used to form the corneal flap in the topmost layer of the cornea during LASIK.

Irregular curvature of the eye’s surface (cornea) that causes focusing problems at both near and distant ranges.

A refractive inaccuracy in which you see near objects better than you do at a distance.

The allowable use of an approved drug or instrument in a method that has not been specifically sanctioned.

Eye health expert trained to deliver primary eye care assistances, such as basic eye wellbeing and vision inspections, diagnosis of vision problems and eye diseases