TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SYNDROME ESSUIE-GLACES [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1996-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
  • Eye Surgery
  • Prostheses
CONT

In some instances with a sulcus-fixated IOL [intraocular lens] where the lens may be too small, the IOL moves within the posterior chamber in a pendular fashion, giving rise to the characteristic term 'windshield wiper' syndrome.

CONT

Windshield Wiper syndrome [occurs] following cataract extraction with a posterior chamber J loop intraocular lens [when the] intraocular lens [is] too short and moves from side to side with the same motion as windshield wipers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
  • Prothèses

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: