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2. Optometry - Wikipedia

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   The term "optometry" comes from the Greek words ὄψις (opsis; "view") and μέτρον (metron; "something used to measure", "measure", "rule").The word entered the language when the instrument for measuring vision was called an optometer, (before the terms phoropter or refractor were used).

3. Eye care professional - Wikipedia

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   Ophthalmology (/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/ OFF-thal-MOL-ə-jee) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that handles the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.[1] [2] Ophthalmologists are physicians (M.D./D.O/have a doctorate in medicine) that undergo subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [3]

4. LASIK - Wikipedia

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   LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a femtosecond laser or a microkeratome to create a corneal flap to expose the corneal stroma and then an excimer laser to reshape the corneal stroma in order to improve visual acuity. [2] [3] LASIK is very similar to another surgical corrective procedure, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK ...

5. Ophthalmology - Wikipedia

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   An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [3] Following a medical degree , a doctor specialising in ophthalmology must pursue additional postgraduate residency training specific to that field.

6. Visual impairment - Wikipedia

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   Visual or vision impairment (VI or VIP) is the partial or total inability of visual perception.In the absence of treatment such as corrective eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment, visual impairment may cause the individual difficulties with normal daily tasks, including reading and walking. [6]

7. 20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health - AOL

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   The map shows the fruit fly brain’s wiring, depicting a “connectome” of 140,000 neurons and 50 million synapses. ... only half visited an eye doctor in the past year—largely due to cost or ...