by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Aqueous Humor anterior chamber (please see this section) between the cornea and pupil.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Lacrimal Gland A small gland that secrets tears to bathe, nourish, and protect the front part of the eye. This gland is located behind the bone at the tail end of your eyebrow called the superior orbital rim. Disorders of this gland can cause a dry eye problem and is...
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Vitreous The gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye between the lens and the retina.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Refractive Error The optical error of the eye, commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Lacrimal sac A little structure that drains away tears. Little channels called canaliculi are present in the inner corner of the eyelids into which tears drain. From there, they are dumped into the lacrimal sac and then drained into the nose and throat. Disorders of...
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Astigmatism An optical error in which there are two or more abnormal focal point in the eye, unlike hyperopia (farsightedness) or myopia (nearsightedness) where there is just one abnormal focal point that needs correcting. (See Refractive Disorders for more details.)...
