Retina, and more. (Return to top) t tonometry (tuh-nah-mih-tree). Two general types: "Dry," which is more common, and "wet," in which abnormal new blood vessels grow under and leak fluid and blood (neovascularization), further disturbing function. Technique used visualizing and recording location and size blood vessels and any affecting them; fluorescein dye is injected into an arm vein, then rapid, sequential photographs are taken as dye circulates. Inflammed lump in a meibomian gland (in eyelid).
RetinaAcronym: Light amplification by stimulated emission radiation. Transparent, colorless gelatinous mass that fills rear two-thirds eyeball, between lens and. By an with a normal optical system. May gradually advance onto cornea and require surgical removal.Small central area surrounding fovea; area acute central. May be treated by prescription drugs or surgery.
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