Eye Surgeries

Eye surgeries can be performed for a variety of reasons to improve ocular functioning as well as vision disorders. Typically, eye surgery will be performed by an ophthalmologist; however, for highly complex surgical procedures, you may want to consult a specialist.

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is commonly used to correct refractive errors in your vision such as:

LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery for the correction of refractive errors. However, based on your particular condition and the characteristics of your cornea, your ophthalmologist may recommend an alternative laser procedure, such as:

Preparation for Eye Surgery

Your eye is a very delicate organ. Therefore, it is important that your surgeon take extreme precaution when performing eye surgery in order to ensure safe results.

Anesthesia is generally required when you undergo eye surgery. Local anesthesia is used for the majority of eye surgeries. Often, your eye surgeon will use a topical anesthetic such as lidocaine gel. For children, traumatic eye injuries, or highly apprehensive patients, general anesthesia may be preferred.

Other Types of Eye Surgery

Eye surgery can also be used to treat vision conditions that develop later in life, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Prompt treatment of these conditions is crucial for preventing permanent vision damage.

Other commonly performed eye surgeries include:

Lamellar Keratoplasty
Penetrating Keratoplasty/Corneal Transplant
DSEK or DSAEK surgery
Keratoprosthesis
Blepharoplasty

Please contact an eye doctor in your area today to learn more about the various eye surgeries available to treat your condition.