coagulation
Blood Clotting
Plain-language definition
The process of blood clot formation. In ophthalmology, laser photocoagulation uses heat to seal leaking vessels or destroy abnormal tissue.
Where this term comes up
“The patient has a bleeding disorder or significantly abnormal coagulation (e.g., INR >1.4, platelets <50,000) - these usually need to be corrected first.”
Test · Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
“Coagulation of abnormal small blood vessels (telangiectasias) on the eyelids and surrounding skin, reducing the inflammatory mediators they deliver to the meibomian glands”
Treatment · Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Dry Eye and Rosacea
“Order blood tests (CBC, coagulation studies) - only if recurrent or spontaneous in younger patients without risk factors”
Condition · Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Category
- Treatment or procedure
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
Related glossary terms
- anticoagulation
Blood-Thinning Treatment
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- macula
Central Retina
- antiplatelet
Blood Clot-Preventing Drug
- choroid
Vascular Layer Behind Retina
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.