Ophthalmology procedures, page 2 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Fundoscopy to Sodium chloride hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment therapy. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Fundoscopy
About this service. A visualization of the fundus of the eye including the retina and optic nerve with a fundoscope, a device that projects light through the pupil of the eye and visualizes the fundus with magnification.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035004 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of visual system › ophthalmic diagnostic procedure.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to diagnose
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Glasses usage
Use of glasses to correct vision. This page describes glasses usage and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, glasses usage is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0025004 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of visual system › vision treatment.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Gonioscopy
About this service. An examination of the anterior chamber of the eye with a lens that is placed against the eye as a part of a slit-lamp examination.
As a diagnostic service, gonioscopy helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000970 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of visual system › ophthalmic diagnostic procedure.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before gonioscopy.
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Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy
GATT is a procedure for ab interno circumferential trabeculotomy using a 360 degree suture or microcatheter in Schlemm’s canal (i.e., opening the trabecular meshwork pathway without removing tissue. Our Ophthalmology team performs gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
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Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001565 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye › glaucoma filtration surgery › trabeculectomy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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InnFocus MicroShunt MIGS
A MIGS where flexible micro shunt composed of polystyrene block isobutylene block styrene inserted ab externally ino the anterior chamber through subconjunctival space forming a bleb. Our Ophthalmology team performs InnFocus MicroShunt MIGS and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, InnFocus MicroShunt MIGS is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- PRESERFLO MicroShunt MIGS
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001571 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye › glaucoma filtration surgery › minimally invasive glaucoma surgery › MIGS increase subconjunctival outflow.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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Kahook dual blade MIGs
A type of MIGS where a Kahook dual blade single-use instrument is used to perform an ab interno trabeculectomy. This page describes kahook dual blade MIGs and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, kahook dual blade MIGs is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001568 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye › glaucoma filtration surgery › minimally invasive glaucoma surgery › MIGS increased trabecular outflow.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Keratectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of cornea. Our Ophthalmology team performs keratectomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, keratectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001060 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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MIGS increase subconjunctival outflow
A MIGS that leads to increased subconjunctival outflow Weyland-Yutani Health System offers MIGS increase subconjunctival outflow through Ophthalmology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001563 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye › glaucoma filtration surgery › minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before MIGS increase subconjunctival outflow.
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Mini-canaloplasty
About this service. A modified canaloplasty without preparing the classic trabeculo-Descemet's membrane.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001558 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye › glaucoma filtration surgery › non-penetrating glaucoma surgery › deep sclerectomy › viscocanalostomy › canaloplasty.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before mini-canaloplasty.
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Ophthalmic agent therapy
Use of a drug to treat eye conditions or eye diseases. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers ophthalmic agent therapy through Ophthalmology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- ophthalmic drug treatment
- ophthalmics drug treatment
- ophthalmologicals therapy
- ophthalmology agent therapy
- ophthalmology agent treatment therapy
- treatment with ophthalmic agent
- treatment with ophthalmic drug
- treatment with ophthalmic medication
- treatment with ophthalmology drug
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000305 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmic anti-allergy agent therapy
Treatment with medication delivered directly to the eye to treat allergies or allergy symptoms. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers ophthalmic anti-allergy agent therapy through Ophthalmology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000306 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › ophthalmic agent therapy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ophthalmic anti-allergy agent therapy.
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Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent therapy
Treatment with an agent or medication formulated to be applied in the eyes, to reduce pain or to treat inflammation, especially used after eye surgery to relieve pain. This page describes ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent therapy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000308 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › anti-inflammatory agent therapy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent therapy.
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Ophthalmic diagnostic procedure
A diagnostic procedure to evaluate the structure and/or function of the eye and visual system. Our Ophthalmology team performs ophthalmic diagnostic procedure and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- ophthalmological diagnostic procedure
- ophthalmology diagnostic procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000967 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of visual system.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Broader services
More specific services
Used to diagnose
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Phototherapeutic keratectomy
A type of excimer laser eye surgery used to treat various corneal disorders by reshaping the cornea and removing superficial corneal opacities or irregularities. This page describes phototherapeutic keratectomy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, phototherapeutic keratectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001579 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before phototherapeutic keratectomy.
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Pilocarpine therapy
Treatment with a type of cholinergic agonist. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers pilocarpine therapy through Ophthalmology.
As a treatment, pilocarpine therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001572 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › ophthalmic agent therapy › antiglaucoma agent therapy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before pilocarpine therapy.
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Punctal occlusion
A mechanical treatment that blocks the tear drainiage system to preserve natural tears on ocular surface. This page describes punctal occlusion and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, punctal occlusion is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- punctal cautery
- punctal plug procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001587 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of visual system.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Removal of lens
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of lens of camera-type eye. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers removal of lens through Ophthalmology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- lens of camera-type eye surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001220 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before removal of lens.
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Sclerectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of sclera.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001341 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Slit-lamp examination
slit-lamp examination: A test performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist assessing vision and ability to focus on and discern objects, as well as other tests and examinations pertaining to the eyes.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000973 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of visual system › ophthalmic diagnostic procedure › eye examination.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to diagnose
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before slit-lamp examination.
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Sodium chloride hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment therapy
High salinity ophthalmic ointment used for reducing the swelling of the front surface of your eye known as the cornea. This swelling can be caused by surgery, infection, trauma, or other eye conditions. Our Ophthalmology team performs sodium chloride hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment therapy and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001586 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › ophthalmic agent therapy.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Broader services
Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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