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Uveitis: Inflammation of the uvea, the part of the eye that collectively refers to the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body. The uvea provides most of the blood supply to the retina. Uveitis as a rule signifies inflammation involving the iris, choroid, and ciliary body -- all three components of the uveal tract.

Dilation: The process of enlargement, stretching, or expansion. The word "dilatation" means the same thing. Both come from the Latin "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand."(21 May 2007 - Online blog Dr. William Boothe Dallas )

Protein Large, complex organic molecules found in all living cells. These molecules contain enzymes, antibodies, hormones and other elements that help organisms function. Proteins are present in human tears and can collect on contact lenses, resulting in discomfort and cloudy vision.

Therapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, that part of medicine concerned specifically with the treatment of disease. The therapeutic dose of a drug is the amount needed to treat a disease.

Papilla Small bump where the optic nerve exits the eye.

Mucin Lubricant such as saliva that protects body surfaces. In the eyes, mucin is a tear layer that helps moisten and protect the eye's surface.Boothe Laser Center

CMV retinitis (cytomegalovirus retinitis) Serious eye infection usually found in those with immune problems, such as AIDS patients; symptoms include floaters, blind spots, blurry vision and vision loss.

Stereopsis Three-dimensional vision, enabling depth perception. (14 December 2008 Dr. William Boothe Lasik )

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Ion An electrically charged atom.

Optometrist: A health care professional who is licensed to provide primary eye care services:
 * to examine and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts , and retinal diseases and, in certain states in the U.S., to treat them;
 * to diagnose related systemic (bodywide) conditions such as hypertension and diabetes that may affect the eyes;
 * to examine, diagnose and treat visual conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness , astigmatism and presbyopia ; and
 * to prescribe glasses, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation and medications as well as perform minor surgical procedures such as the removal of foreign bodies.
 * Find a local Doctor in your town( 13 October 2007 Online article Boothe Eye Care )