Dr William Boothe
Higher order aberrations refractive errors, other than nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts.
Wavefront: a measure of the total refractive errors of the eye, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and other refractive errors that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts.( - Dr Boothe)
Dr Boothe: Farsightedness: the common term for hyperopia.
Optometrist: a primary eye care provider who diagnoses, manages, and treats disorders of the visual system and eye diseases.
Dr William Boothe
Astigmatism: a distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens. ( Dr William Boothe )
Overcorrection: a complication of refractive surgery where the achieved amount of correction is more than desired.
Dr Boothe
Excimer laser: an ultraviolet laser used in refractive surgery to remove corneal tissue.( Dr William Boothe )
Dr Boothe: Ablation zone: the area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery.
Dr William Boothe: Accommodation: the ability of the eye to change its focus from distant objects to near objects.
