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ablation: vaporization of tissue with the excimer laser during Lasik or PRK.

accomodation: the ability for the eye to focus on objects far and near.

AK astigmatic keratotomy which is a refractive surgical procedure where the surgeon uses a diamond tipped knife to perform laser eye surgery.

amblyopia: often called a "lazy eye" a amblyopia is a imbalance of the eye.

ametropia: a condition in which the eyes optical system cannot focus the images on the retina for clear vision.

anisometropia: a condition where there is significant difference between the two eyes focusing powers.

applanation lens: a lens used during Lasik for the surgeon to meseaure the proposed diameter of the hinged corneal tissue before it is cut.

aqueous humor: a clear liquid that circulates through the front chambers of the eye.

Vitreous: transparent viscous fluid that fills the chamber of the eye behind the crystalline lens. The vitreous acts a s a buffer ot the retina and is almost 99% water.