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capsulotomy

capsulotomy

9.5
A cut made by surgery in the thin covering behind the eye lens to improve vision
  • noun
  • /ˌkæpsəˈlɑːtəmi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : capsulotomía
  • A capsulotomy is often performed to restore vision after cataract surgery.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that a laser capsulotomy would be a quick outpatient procedure.

  • After the capsulotomy, the patient's eyesight improved significantly.

  • The doctor performed a capsulotomy to improve her vision.

  • After the capsulotomy, the patient felt immediate relief.

  • The doctor performed a capsulotomy to improve the patient's vision after cataract surgery.

  • After the cataract procedure, the ophthalmologist recommended a capsulotomy to remove the thickened membrane.

  • To address the complication, they decided to proceed with a capsulotomy to restore clarity in the patient's eye.

Surface Forms

capsulotomy singular
capsulotomies plural

Morphology

capsulotomy = capsule (semi-transparent) = capsul + otomy

Formally built from 'capsule' + the medical suffix '-otomy' meaning 'cutting into', but '-otomy' is a technical combining form unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Capsulotomy comes from capsule ('small sac' or 'case') and -tomy ('to cut'), so it literally means 'cutting the capsule'. That's why a capsulotomy in the eye is a small operation where the doctor cuts open the thin sac around the lens to help restore vision.