CataractClouding of the eye's natural lens that blurs vision.
PhacoemulsificationModern cataract surgery that breaks up the lens with ultrasound and removes it through a tiny incision.
Intraocular lens (IOL)The artificial lens implanted in the eye to replace the natural lens after cataract surgery.
LASIKLaser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism.
VitrectomySurgical removal of the vitreous gel inside the eye, used to repair the retina or clear blood and debris.
KeratoplastyCorneal transplant — replacing diseased or scarred corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue.
KeratoconusA condition in which the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision.
TrabeculectomyA glaucoma operation that creates a new drainage pathway to lower pressure inside the eye.
MIGSMinimally invasive glaucoma surgery — small micro-devices placed to improve fluid drainage with less tissue disturbance.