Laser Eye Surgery Glossary

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    Macula

    The small highly sensitive area of the central retina which provides vision for reading and fine detailed vision directly into the line of sight. Further reading

    Macular Degeneration

    Disease that causes dysfunction of the macula, the area in the middle of the retina that makes possible the sharp central vision needed for such everyday activities as reading, driving, and recognizing faces and colors. The condition is commonly known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and is the leading cause of visual impairment among older people. Further reading

    Macular oedema

    The collection of fluid in and under the macular portion of the retina causing swelling. Further reading

    MB

    Bachelor of Medicine. Further reading

    MBBS

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Further reading

    MBChB

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Further reading

    MBCO

    Member of the British College of Optometrists (Ophthalmic Opticians).

    MD

    Doctorate in Medicine. Further reading

    Meibomian secretions

    Oily secretions from the eyelid glands that supply the outer portion of tear film, prevent rapid tear evaporation and tear overflow.

    Microkeratome

    The instrument a surgeon uses to create the corneal flap in the uppermost layer of the cornea during the LASIK laser eye surgery procedure. Ultralase have now replaced this process with Intralase - the blade-free alternative to flap creation in all our LASIK laser eye surgery procedures. Further reading

    Micron

    One thousandth of a millimetre.

    Monovision

    The purposeful adjustment of one eye for near vision and the other for distance vision accomplished with either corrective lenses or laser eye surgery.

    MRCOphth

    Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

    MscOphth

    Master of Science in Ophthalmology.

    Myopes

    People who are short-sighted.

    Myopia

    The medical term for short-sightedness. Eye is too steep, too long, image is focused in front of the retina. Further reading

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