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  2. Aniseikonia - Wikipedia

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    Aniseikonia is an ocular condition where there is a significant difference in the perceived size of images. It can occur as an overall difference between the two eyes, or as a difference in a particular meridian. [1] If the ocular image size in both eyes are equal, the condition is known as iseikonia. [2]

  3. Cataract surgery - Wikipedia

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    Cataract surgery is the most common application of lens removal surgery, and is usually associated with lens replacement. It is used to remove the natural lens of the eye when it has developed a cataract, a cloudy area in the lens that causes visual impairment. [4] [10] Cataracts usually develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. [4]

  4. Phacoemulsification - Wikipedia

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    Phacoemulsification is a cataract surgery method in which the internal lens of the eye which has developed a cataract is emulsified with the tip of an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye. Aspirated fluids are replaced with irrigation of balanced salt solution to maintain the volume of the anterior chamber during the procedure

  5. Intraocular lens - Wikipedia

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    One of the causes of unsatisfactory refractory correction is that the lens may be incorrectly placed by the surgeon, or rotate inside the eye if is too short, which may occur if the eye was incorrectly measured, or because the sulcus has a slightly oval shape. If misaligned, preexisting astigmatism may not be corrected completely or may even ...

  6. Ophthalmic viscosurgical device - Wikipedia

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    The OVD occupies the volume of the anterior chamber during surgery, maintains its volume and shape without requiring internal pressure, and does not flow out through open incisions when undisturbed. It allows the free passage of instruments, prevents low viscosity fluids from leaking out, and provides the surgeon with a clear view of the ...

  7. History of cataract surgery - Wikipedia

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    An OVD is a viscoelastic solution, a gel-like substance used to maintain the shape of the eye at reduced pressure, as well as protect the inside structure and tissues of the eye without interfering with the operation. [1] In 1980, D.M. Colvard made the cataract incision in the sclera, which limited induced astigmatism. [9]

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    Economists are keeping a close eye on inflation and labor reports amid speculation as to timing of future cuts to the Fed rate, with inflation data indicating a continued decline from a peak of 9. ...

  9. Cataract - Wikipedia

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    A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that leads to a decrease in vision of the eye. [1] [7] Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. [1] Symptoms may include faded colours, blurry or double vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and difficulty seeing at night. [1]