Intraokulaarne

Intraokulaarne refers to anything located or occurring within the eyeball. This term is commonly used in ophthalmology to describe conditions, measurements, or treatments related to the internal structures of the eye. For example, intraocular pressure (IOP) is a crucial measurement that indicates the fluid pressure within the eye. Elevated intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for glaucoma, a disease that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.

Surgical procedures that involve entering the eye are also described as intraocular. Cataract surgery, where the clouded lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one, is an intraocular surgery. Similarly, procedures to treat retinal detachments or other internal eye diseases are performed intraocularly. Medications can also be administered intraocularly, such as eye drops to lower intraocular pressure or injections into the vitreous humor (the gel-like substance filling the back of the eye) to treat conditions like macular degeneration. Understanding the intraocular environment is fundamental to diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions.