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Suspensory ligament Also called zonule of Zinn. Membrane of fibers (zonules) that holds the eye's lens in place.

Ectropion An abnormal turning out of an eyelid, typically the lower one, which exposes the inner, conjunctival side of the eyelid; usually due to aging. Additional symptoms include eye or lid pain or discomfort, a red or pink eye or eyelid and overflow tearing.(18 November 2009 - Blog article Boothe Laser Center )

Wavefront Describes technology used to "map" how the eye processes images, enabling correction through surgery or lenses for obscure vision errors.

Macular degeneration Disorder characterized by changes in the eye's macula that result in the gradual loss of central vision. The exact cause is unknown, but appears to be related to a genetic predisposition, smoking and several other risk factors. Central vision may be blurred, distorted (metamorphopsia) or shadowy before vision loss occurs.

Anterior chamber Part of the eye behind the cornea and in front of the iris and lens.

Albinism Condition where a person or animal lacks pigment. Albinos' eyes often have very light blue or pink irises and a pink pupil (due to lack of pigment inside the back of the eye). Visual symptoms include light sensitivity, nystagmus, blurred vision, vision loss and strabismus.Boothe Eye Care

Mucin Lubricant such as saliva that protects body surfaces. In the eyes, mucin is a tear layer that helps moisten and protect the eye's surface.

Presbyope Person who has difficulty reading print and seeing near objects. (06 November 2009 Dr. William Boothe Lasik )

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Retinitis Inflammation of the retina. Symptoms include blurred vision, metamorphopsia, floaters and vision loss.

Neuroretinitis Inflammation of the optic nerve and retina, commonly caused by an infection. Symptoms include blurred vision, headache, floaters, eye pain or discomfort, vision loss and loss of color vision.( 29 June 2007 Online article Dr. Boothe Lasik )


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