Low vision Also called partial sight.

Sight that cannot be satisfactorily corrected with

glasses, contacts, or surgery. Low vision usually results from an eye disease such as
glaucoma or macular degeneration.

OU Abbreviation for "oculus uterque," the Latin term for "each eye," used in vision
correction prescriptions to indicate both eyes. Also an abbreviation for "oculi unitas" or
"oculi uniter," meaning both eyes working simultaneously together.(22 December 2007 -
Blog article Dr. William Boothe Lasik )

Keratoplasty Any of several types of corneal surgery, such as shrinking the collagen to
reduce farsightedness or transplanting a new cornea to treat keratoconus.

Leukocoria White pupil. Causes include congenital cataract, retinoblastoma, intraocular

infection, Coat's disease and retinopathy of prematurity.

Maculopathy Disease of the macula, such as age-related macular degeneration.

Angle-closure glaucoma: This condition can be acute or chronic. It consists of increased

pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) or
slowly progressive (chronic) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye.
The block takes place at the angle of the anterior chamber formed by its junction of the
cornea with the iris. This angle can be seen by simply looking at someone's eye from the
side. Angle-closure glaucoma tends to affect people born with a narrow angle. People of
Asian and Eskimo ancestry are at higher risk of developing it. Age and family history are
risk factors. It occurs in older women more often than others. When the pupil of the eye
is wide open (dilated), the iris is retracted and thickened and it block the canal of
Schlemm, a key component of the drainage pathway for fluid within the eye. Blocking
the drainage canal of Schlemm sends the pressure within the eye up. With acute angle-
closure glaucoma, there is an abrupt increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) due to the
buildup of aqueous (fluid) in the eye. The high pressure can damage the optic nerve (the
nerve to the eye) and lead to blindness. The elevated pressure is best detected before the
appearance of symptoms. That is why when the eyes are dilated in a doctor's office for a
refraction, eye pressures are checked. When symptoms of acute angle glaucoma do
develop, they include severe eye and facial pain, nausea and vomiting, decreased vision,
blurred vision and seeing haloes around light. The eye in a far advanced case of angle
closure glaucoma appears red with a steamy (clouded) cornea and a fixed (nonreactive)
dilated pupil. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is an emergency because optic nerve damage
and vision loss can occur within hours of the onset of the problem. Administering
medications to lower the pressure within the eye is done first. In the past, a piece of the
iris was then surgically removed in a procedure called an iridectomy to make a hole in the
iris and create a channel (other than the canal of Sclemm) to permit the free flow of fluid.
Today, a comparable procedure can be done by laser to burn a small hole in the iris to
keep the intraocular pressure within normal limits. This condition can be chronic
(progressing slowly or occurring persistently) or acute (occurring suddenly). Chronic
angle-closure glaucoma, like the more common type of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma),
may cause vision damage without symptoms.Boothe Laser Center
Daily wear These soft contact lenses are worn every day for six months up to a couple of
years. They require daily cleaning and disinfecting, as well as a periodic enzymatic soak
(usually once a week).

Diabetic retinopathy Leaking of retinal blood vessels in advanced or long-term diabetes,

affecting the macula or retina. Most people have no symptoms at first, but can develop
blurred near vision, double vision, floaters, retinal/vitreous hemorrhages and
metamorphopsia. In later stages, you can also suffer vision loss. (03 May 2008 Dr.
William Boothe )

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Papilledema Swelling with accompanying compression of the optic nerve head, which
can be a medical emergency. Causes of papilledema can include bleeding near the
vicinity of the optic nerve and abnormally high cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure.
Autoimmune disorders, trauma and infections of the central nervous system also can
cause papilledema. Optic nerve swelling can result from central retinal vein occlusion or
may occur as a side effect of medications such as lithium, tetracycline and
corticosteroids.

Zeaxanthin A pigmented substance (carotenoid) found in yellow or orange plants, such as

corn and squash, or in dark green, leafy vegetables. Zeaxanthin is being investigated for a
possible association with promoting healthy vision. [Read more about zeaxanthin.]( 18
January 2007 Online blog Dr. Boothe Lasik )

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