sclerotomy

• Terme médical désignant une incision chirurgicale pratiquée dans la sclérotique (la tunique blanche externe de l'œil).

A medical term referring to a surgical incision made into the sclera (the white outer layer of the eye).

1. Surgical incision of the scleraC2formalmedical

   A surgical procedure involving an incision into the sclera (the white outer layer of the eyeball), often performed to treat glaucoma or other eye conditions.

   Sclérotomie

   • The surgeon performed a sclerotomy to relieve intraocular pressure.
   • A sclerotomy is sometimes necessary during complex retinal surgeries.
   • The patient recovered well after the sclerotomy procedure.