Cyclodestructive Surgery (Noun)
Meaning
An eye operation that treats glaucoma by destroying the ciliary body with a laser.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Cyclodestructive surgery has become a viable option for patients with advanced glaucoma who have not responded to other treatments.
- The ophthalmologist carefully explained the risks and benefits of cyclodestructive surgery to her patient before proceeding with the procedure.
- Recent studies have shown that cyclodestructive surgery using a high-powered laser is a safe and effective way to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.
- After several years of struggling with glaucoma, John underwent cyclodestructive surgery to alleviate the symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
- The cyclodestructive surgery procedure typically takes about an hour to complete and can be performed on an outpatient basis.