What is it? I've received authorization from my HMO for ophthalmic biometry. Is that Surgeonese for cataract surgery? I hope so because that's what I asked for.
(biometry sounds to me like some kind of scan or measurement)
Ophthalmic Biometry?
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Re: Ophthalmic Biometry?
by Cole » Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:42 pm
I think you're right...the 'metry' part probably refers to the fact they're going to take some measurements of your eyes (including your intraocular pressure) and perhaps also your visual acuity prior to doing the surgery.
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Re: Ophthalmic Biometry?
by Phonedave » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:31 pm
Its a precursor to Cataract surgery
When they remove the cataract, they remove the lense and replace it with a clear one. The procedure measures the power of this lense, so they know what to replace it with.
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When they remove the cataract, they remove the lense and replace it with a clear one. The procedure measures the power of this lense, so they know what to replace it with.
-dave
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Re: Ophthalmic Biometry?
by Elefino » Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:21 pm
Okay, thanx, guys 
Now I have to schedule the surgery 
Depends on my sister's schedule so she can drive me there.
Now I have to schedule the surgery Depends on my sister's schedule so she can drive me there.-
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