Is Keratoconus a Serious Condition?

Is Keratoconus a Serious Condition?

by | Jan 17, 2022 | Cornea, Eye Surgery

Continuing with our series on corneal transplants and why someone might need one, we will be discussing a condition today called Keratoconus. You may recognize keratoconus from one of our previous articles regarding a treatment called corneal crosslinking. Corneal...
What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

by | Dec 6, 2021 | 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?

by | Oct 11, 2021 | Eye Surgery

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?

by | Aug 30, 2021 | Eye Surgery, Glaucoma, LASIK

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...