Grae·fe op·er·a·tion

(grā'fĕ),

1. removal of cataract by a limbal incision with capsulotomy and iridectomy. Both operations were landmarks in the field of ophthalmic surgery;

2. iridectomy for glaucoma.

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(grā'fĕ op-ĕr-ā'shŭn)

1. Removal of cataract by a limbal incision with capsulotomy and iridectomy. Both operations were landmarks in the field of ophthalmic surgery.

2. Iridectomy for glaucoma.

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Graefe,

(Gräfe, Graffe), Albrecht von, German ophthalmologist, 1828-1870.

Graefe cataract knife

Graefe disease - chronic progressive ophthalmoplegia.

Graefe eye speculum

Graefe forceps - a small thumb forceps with one horizontal row of six or eight delicate teeth across each tip.

Graefe iris forceps

Graefe knife - a narrow-bladed knife used in making a section of the cornea.

Graefe operation - (1) cataract removal by a limbal incision with capsulotomy and iridectomy; - (2) iridectomy for glaucoma.

Graefe sign - in Graves disease, lag of the upper eyelid as it follows the rotation of the eyeball downward. Synonym(s): von Graefe sign

Graefe spots - small areas over the vertebrae or near the supraorbital foramen, pressure upon which causes relaxation of blepharofacial spasm.

pseudo-Graefe phenomenon - retraction of the upper eyelid on downward movement of the eyes.

von Graefe cautery

von Graefe cystotome

von Graefe electrocautery

von Graefe knife needle

von Graefe sign - Synonym(s): Graefe sign

von Graefe strabismus hook