What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

A less common eye surgery is a vitrectomy—a procedure in which the vitreous humor of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial fluid. Some examples of when a vitrectomy may be performed include for individuals with an excessive number of “floaters” within...
Is Radial Keratotomy Still Relevant?

Is Radial Keratotomy Still Relevant?

Popular in the 1970s to 1990s radial keratotomy, or RK for short, was the most popular refractive surgery technique. Today it has been replaced with techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and SMILE as they offer more predictable results with fewer complications and adverse...
What is Laser Trabeculoplasty?

What is Laser Trabeculoplasty?

Trabeculoplasty is a laser glaucoma treatment that is becoming increasingly popular. While trabeculoplasty is not the preferred method of glaucoma treatment for all individuals, it can be used in certain situations to help lower eye pressure in lieu or in combination...
How Does a Corneal Transplant Work?

How Does a Corneal Transplant Work?

There are many conditions that can affect the eyes. Some of these can especially impact the cornea, which is the protective clear front surface of the eye that provides most of its light-bending ability. There are many methods to diagnose and treat corneal disease,...