Ablate in surgery, is to remove. Ablation zone is the area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery. Accommodation is the ability of the eye to change its focus from distant objects to near objects.
Acuity is clearness, or sharpness of vision.
Astigmatism is a distortion of the image on the retina usually caused by irregularities in the cornea. Cornea is the clear front part of your eye. Diopter is the measurement of refractive error. When used in excimer refractive surgery, diopter is a measurement of the refractive power of the eye. Dry Eye is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears to keep the eye wet and comfortable.