Recent studies have shown that flaxseed oil is an effective treatment for dry eye, a condition that affects millions of people. Dry eye can be caused by various situations including allergies, medications, and laser eye surgery.
Vision Glossary by Letter
Ablate (L. ablatio =removed )- In surgery, is to remove.
Ablation zone- The area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery.
Accommodation- The ability of the eye to change its focus from distant objects to near objects.
Acuity- Clearness, or sharpness of vision.
Acular- Ketorolac Tromethamine- non steroidal anti-inflammatory eyedrop used to reduce pain after PRK. Manufactured by Allergan.
Astigmatism- A distortion of the image on the retina caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens.
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