What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus, often referred to as “KC,” is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the typically round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins and weakens, causing the development of a cone-like bulge and optical irregularity of the cornea. This causes “static” in your vision and can result in significant visual impairment. What Is iLink™ Corneal […]
During Cataract Surgery, the lens of your eye is replaced with an artificial alternative. This procedure involves the use of a high-frequency ultrasound device that breaks up the lens into smaller pieces for easy removal.
Yag Capsulotomy is a laser treatment that is often used to treat capsule thickening, a common side effect of cataract surgery. It is a relatively simple procedure and is considered to be one of the safest eye surgeries one can undergo.
Introduction Oculoplastic surgery comes in many different forms and is for multiple different conditions. The most common oculoplastic procedures include: Entropion repair, which corrects eyelids that fold inward Ectropion repair, which corrects eyelids that turn outward Ptosis repair, which corrects drooping of the upper or lower eyelid External dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), which restores the flow of tears Most […]
A corneal transplant is used to treat a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to a bulging, thinning, scarred, or swollen cornea; corneal ulcers; and Fuchs’ dystrophy.
It is important to remember that glaucoma surgery seeks to prevent future damage to the eye and will not offer any improvement for damage that has already been done.
While there are a number of treatments for dry eye, severe cases may require a special procedure called a punctal occlusion to be fully corrected. This procedure seeks to help the eye harness and use what little lubricating tears they are capable of producing.
Generally, the retina loses its oxygen supply because of a tear or total detachment from the back of the eyeball. If left untreated, a retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss, so it requires immediate medical treatment.