by Abraham Eye Center | Nov 9, 2022 | Cornea, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery, Vision
Radial keratotomy (RK) is an older surgery that was used to correct nearsightedness before LASIK and PRK were available. Radial keratotomy involved multiple large incisions into the cornea to change the curve of the cornea. Today, RK is not often performed but many...
by Abraham Eye Center | Oct 10, 2022 | Eye Surgery, Refractive Surgery
A growing trend in eyecare is the rise of a procedure known as a clear lens exchange. This procedure is done to correct the vision without the need for glasses or contacts. A clear lens exchange involves taking the natural lens out of the eye and replacing it with an...
by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 27, 2022 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery
Many people who require glasses to see clearly would prefer an option other than contact lenses which allow for clear vision without wearing glasses. In these cases, a refractive surgery can be used to eliminate or reduce the need for wearing glasses and provide clear...
by Abraham Eye Center | Aug 15, 2022 | Eye Surgery
Both a pinguecula and a pterygium are bumps or elevations on the white of the eye. Neither of these conditions are cancerous but both can affect vision or eye comfort. What are the Sclera and Conjunctiva? The white part of the eye is called the sclera. This...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jul 18, 2022 | Eye Surgery
A retinal vein occlusion is a condition that occurs when a blood vessel in the back of the eye gets blocked and causes damage to the retina which it supplies with blood. A vein occlusion is a serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss or visual field...
by Abraham Eye Center | May 4, 2022 | Eye Surgery, Vision
While it can be unsettling to think about, having an injection into the eye is the preferred treatment for many eye conditions. This shot allows medication to reach the back of the eye directly and can be used as a treatment in many retinal diseases. Different Types...
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