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LASIK

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Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, a surgical procedure used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism

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DME

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Diabetic Macular Edema, an accumulation of fluid in the macula part of the retina that occurs with diabetic retinopathy

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IOP

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Intraocular Pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye

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ROP

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Retinopathy of Prematurity, an eye disorder that mainly occurs in premature infants. ROP can lead to vision loss

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UVEA

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The uveal tract, the middle layer of the eye which consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid

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SLT

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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, a form of laser surgery that is used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma

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OCT

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Optical Coherence Tomography, a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina

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VA

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Visual Acuity, a measure of the eye's ability to distinguish details and shapes

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VF

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Visual Field, the entire area that can be seen without moving the head or eyes

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CRVO

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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, a blockage of the main vein in the retina which can cause sudden vision loss

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BCVA

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Best Corrected Visual Acuity, the sharpest vision a person can achieve with corrections (glasses or contact lenses)

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CME

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Cystoid Macular Edema, a painless disorder which affects the central retina or macula when fluid collects in the macula and causes swelling

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PRK

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Photorefractive Keratectomy, a type of refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism similar to LASIK

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AMD

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Age-related Macular Degeneration, a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older

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PERRLA

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Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation, a description of a normal eye examination finding

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