Ophthalmology procedures, page 3 of 3
9 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Surgical procedure on the eye to Vitrectomy. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Surgical procedure on the eye
surgical procedure on the eye: Any surgical procedure conducted on the camera-type eye.
As a treatment, surgical procedure on the eye is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- camera-type eye surgical procedure
- eye procedure
- eye surgery
- surgery of the eye
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000024 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Surgical repair of eye
A surgery that fixes or mends eye. This page describes surgical repair of eye and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, surgical repair of eye is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001285 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
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 surgical repair of eye.
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Therapeutic contact lens usage
Wearing of any contact lens used to relieve pain and help protect or heal the cornea and nearby tissues. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers therapeutic contact lens usage through Ophthalmology.
This service focuses on comfort and quality of life, alongside any other treatment you are receiving.
Also known as
- soft bandage contact lens usage
Classification
Service type: palliative.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001580 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: palliative care.
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 therapeutic contact lens usage.
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Therapeutic procedure of visual system
All manners of treatment to bring visual system back to its normal state. This page describes therapeutic procedure of visual system and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- visual system therapeutic procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001397 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
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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Tonometry
A method in which pressure is applied to the surface of the cornea in order to flatten a prespecified area of the membrane, which is used to calculate intraocular pressure. This page describes tonometry and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- intraocular pressure measurement
- IOP measurement
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000974 (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
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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Trabectome MIGS
A type of MIGS that uses trabectome surgical device to perform ab interno trabectulectomy. This page describes trabectome MIGS and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, trabectome MIGS is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001566 (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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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before trabectome MIGS.
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Vision assessment
A test to assess the ability to focus on and discern objects, colors, depth, etc. This page describes vision assessment and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, vision assessment helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- vision screening
- vision test
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000971 (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
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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Visual acuity assessment
visual acuity assessment: A test to determine the smallest letters a patient can clearly see.
As a diagnostic service, visual acuity assessment helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035015 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of visual system › ophthalmic diagnostic procedure › eye examination › vision assessment.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Vitrectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of vitreous humor. This page describes vitrectomy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, vitrectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- vitreous humor surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001085 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on the eye.
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.
Available at
Providers offering this service
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