glossary

The pigmented layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera. It contains a rich network of blood vessels.

A network of blood vessels which originates from the choroid layer which comes to lie just under the retina. This results in leakage of fluid or bleeding into the retina. It is usually a complication of age-related macular degeneration and is popularly referred to as ?wet macular degeneration?.

Device used to treat glaucoma (usually open angle) and diabetic retinopathy using a thermal beam.