Eye Terminology - Newman and Blackstock
There are 125 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endothelium |
The cornea's inner layer of cells. |
| Enzymatic Cleaner |
A cleaner that removes protein deposits and other debris from contact lenses. It's recommended for use either daily, weekly, or monthly. Some enzymatic cleaners are a small tablet dropped into a solution along with the lens; others |
| Epithelium |
The cornea's outer layer of cells. |
| Extended Wear |
Currently, these contact lenses are FDA-approved to be worn without removal for up to seven days, meaning some people will be comfortable sleeping with them in their eyes. |
| Eyecare Practitioner |
Optometrists (O.D.s) and ophthalmologists (M.D.s) both practice eyecare, but in different ways: O.D.s examine eyes to determine eyewear prescriptions and check for and treat many diseases such as glaucoma. M.D.s are medical docto |

