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By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
Eye surgery, also referred to as ophthalmic or ocular surgery, is a variety of surgical process that is performed on the eye or the encircling tissues. There are a selection of different kinds of eye surgeries including refractive surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and oculoplastic ( cosmetic ) surgery.
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged cataract surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, oculoplastic surgery, refractive surgery, types of eye surgeyr
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
There are four main kinds of refractive eye surgery procedures : flap and photoablation procedures, and corneal incision procedures, thermal procedures, and implants.
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged corneal incision procedures, hyperopia, myopia, refractive eye surgery, vision correction
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
Since LASIK received approval by the FDA in the early 1990′s, the procedure has grown to become the most widely-performed eye surgery in the united states. LASIK is a surgical process performed on the eye to correct an individual’s vision and reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged astigmatism, Eye Surgery, hyperopia, laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, lasik, myopia, reshaping the cornea, vision correction
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
When most think about laser eye surgery, they immediately think about LASIK. In fact, there are really four different types of laser eye surgery: PRK, LASIK, customized LASIK, and LASEK.
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged excimer laser, lasek, laser eye surgery, lasik, photorefractive keratectomy, prk, reshaping cornea
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
In intense cases, drooping eyelids may even interfere with vision. Eyelid surgery can correct this by removing extraneous fat and trimming flagging skin and muscle tissue. Once the incisions have healed and the swelling has gone down, eyes look rejuvenated, more alert, and youthful.
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged blepharoplasty, cosmetic surgery, drooping eyelids, excess fat, eyelid surgery
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
The cost of laser eye surgery can alter greatly depending on the sort of surgery to be performed, the patient’s prescription, the equipment used, and the doctor or surgical supplier in question.
Posted in Eye Surgery, Featured | Tagged cost per eye, how much is eye surgery, intralase, lasek, laser eye surgery cost, lasik
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
Refractive surgery can be the ultimate solution for some individuals who depend on eyeglasses or contacts to fix their vision. However, not everybody with vision problems is a candidate for refractive surgery.
How can you tell if you’re a good candidate?
Posted in Eye Surgery | Tagged astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia, ophthalmologist, refractive surgery
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
Because of its prevalence among family members, it is believed that genetics play a major role in the development of Macular Generation. Genetics also plays a role in AMG; however with AMG the simple aging process seems to be the bigger contributing factor.
Posted in Eyesight | Tagged age related macular degeneration, macula, macular degeneration, what causes macular degeneration
By eyesurgeon on August 19, 2009
Just as there are certain foods that improve your physical stamina or your concentration, there are also foods that improve your visual acuity. Eating a diet that’s lacking in these foods may be at least part of the cause of your vision troubles.
Posted in Alternatives, Featured
