Laser eye surgery glossary
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Macula
The small highly sensitive area of the central retina which provides vision for reading and fine detailed vision directly into the line of sight. Further reading
Macular Degeneration
Disease that causes dysfunction of the macula, the area in the middle of the retina that makes possible the sharp central vision needed for such everyday activities as reading, driving, and recognizing faces and colors. The condition is commonly known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and is the leading cause of visual impairment among older people. Further reading
Macular oedema
The collection of fluid in and under the macular portion of the retina causing swelling. Further reading
MB
Bachelor of Medicine. Further reading
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Further reading
MBChB
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Further reading
MBCO
Member of the British College of Optometrists (Ophthalmic Opticians).
MD
Doctorate in Medicine. Further reading
Meibomian secretions
Oily secretions from the eyelid glands that supply the outer portion of tear film, prevent rapid tear evaporation and tear overflow.
Microkeratome
The instrument a surgeon uses to create the corneal flap in the uppermost layer of the cornea during the LASIK laser eye surgery procedure. Ultralase have now replaced this process with Intralase - the blade-free alternative to flap creation in all our LASIK laser eye surgery procedures. Further reading
Micron
One thousandth of a millimetre.
Monovision
The purposeful adjustment of one eye for near vision and the other for distance vision accomplished with either corrective lenses or laser eye surgery.
MRCOphth
Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
MscOphth
Master of Science in Ophthalmology.
Myopes
People who are short-sighted.
Myopia
The medical term for short-sightedness. Eye is too steep, too long, image is focused in front of the retina. Further reading
