kiotomy

/ˈkiː.ɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical operation in which the anterior chamber of the eye is opened and the vitreous humour is drawn out, used to treat glaucoma.

“The ophthalmologist recommended a kiotomy to alleviate the patient’s vision problems.”

Synonyms

  • enucleation
  • vitrectomy

Antonyms

  • phakic