The delicate mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white surface of the eye. The conjunctiva joins the eyeball at the edge of the cornea (limbus).

(Gr. dioptra =optical instrument for measuring angles) The diopter is the unit of measurement for optical lenses. A one diopter lens will focus parallel light rays 1 meter from the lens [..]

An ending term meaning inflammation.

® Ketorolac Tromethamine- non steroidal anti-inflammatory eyedrop used to reduce pain after PRK. Manufactured by Allergan.

(L. ablatio =removed ) removal

(L. acuitas =sharpness) Clearness as in visual acuity. The most common measure of visual acuity is the Snellen Acuity- completely normal acuity being 20/20 or 6/6 (metric version).

(Gr. amblys =dull + Gr. ops =eye) Poor vision without any visible abnormality of the eye. Synonym= lazy eye.

Abbreviation for Astigmatic Keratotomy

Ophthalmic Equipment and Drug Company. Manufacturer of the LADARVision® System and Custom Cornea®

Abbreviation for Automated Lamellar Keratectomy.