Retinal Detachment Surgery
What is Retinal Detachment Surgery? Surgical options depend on detachment type and location: What to expect after Surgery?
Pterygium Surgery (Eye)
What is Pterygium Surgery? A pterygium is a wedgeshaped growth of conjunctival tissue extending onto the cornea. Surgery excises the tissue and covers the area with a conjunctival autograft (your own tissue) secured with sutures or tissue adhesive. MitomycinC or amniotic membrane may be used to reduce recurrence. What to expect after Pterygium Surgery?
Probe Lacrimal Canal
What is Lacrimal Duct Probing? This procedure uses a thin probe to gently open a blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct) and restore drainage. It may include irrigation, dilation, or placement of a temporary silicone stent to keep the duct open. Performed with topical anesthesia in adults; brief general anesthesia is common in infants. What to […]
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
What is PRK? PRK uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea after gently removing the surface epithelium (no flap). A bandage contact lens protects the eye while the epithelium regrows over several days. PRK is preferred for thin corneas or those at higher risk for flap issues. What to expect after PRK?
LASIK
What is LASIK? LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. A thin corneal flap is created with a femtosecond laser, lifted, and the underlying stroma is precisely ablated with an excimer laser. The flap is repositioned without sutures. Preoperative mapping and tearfilm assessment ensure candidacy. What to expect after LASIK?
Glaucoma Surgery
What is Glaucoma Surgery? When drops and lasers aren’t enough, surgical options lower intraocular pressure (IOP): What to expect after Glaucoma Surgery?
Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty)
What is Corneal Transplant? Keratoplasty replaces damaged cornea with donor tissue. Types include: What to expect after Corneal Transplant?
Cataract Surgery
What is Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery uses phacoemulsification—an ultrasonic probe that breaks the cloudy lens into pieces that are gently aspirated. A foldable intraocular lens is implanted through a tiny incision. Options include monofocal, toric (astigmatismcorrecting), and multifocal/EDOF lenses. Most procedures are outpatient with topical anesthesia and light sedation. What to expect after Cataract Surgery?
Blepharoplasty
What is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty reshapes the upper and/or lower eyelids by removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and fat. Functional upperlid blepharoplasty lifts droopy lids that obstruct vision; cosmetic blepharoplasty focuses on rejuvenation. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. What to expect after Blepharoplasty?
Amniotic Membrane Placement
What is Amniotic Membrane Placement? Amniotic membrane placement uses a processed human amniotic membrane to promote corneal and conjunctival healing. It can be applied as: What to expect after Amniotic Membrane Placement?