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punctal occlusion

Eyewear; Optometry

Closing off the punctum, either with plugs, cauterization, or other natural or artificial methods

keratoconus

Eyewear; Optometry

A disorder that involves a thinning of the central cornea. The normally round shape of the cornea becomes distorted. A cone-like bulge develops, resulting in significant visual impairment. ...

board certified

Eyewear; Optometry

See American Board of Ophthalmology.

punctal plugs

Eyewear; Optometry

Small silicone or plastic plugs that are inserted into any or all of the punctum.

keratometry

Eyewear; Optometry

The measurement of the curvature of the cornea.

bowman's layer

Eyewear; Optometry

A layer of cells in the cornea. between the epithelium and stroma. The Bowman's layer appears to be without specific purpose.

punctum

Eyewear; Optometry

Tear drains around the eye. There are two in the upper lid and two in the lower lid.

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