How is a cataract detected?
A thorough eye examination by an ophthalmologist detects the presence and the extent of a cataract. Other conditions that could additionally compromise vision...
Laser Photocoagulation is a technique employed by retinal surgeons to treat a number of eye conditions, one of which is the exudative (wet) form of Macular Degeneration. In this treatment, laser lig...
Medical treatment
Eye drops
When taken regularly and continuously as prescribed, they control the eye pressure either by slowing the formation of aqueous fluid within the eye or by...
Who is a candidate?
The treatment is for patients who
have a refractive error and meet certain visual and medical criteria. In
addition the best candidates tend to be those who are dissatisf...
Punctal Plugs (or punctual plugs) are small medical devices shaped somewhat like golf tees that are inserted into the tear ducts (puncta) of the eyes to block them. This prevents the drainage of liq...
What is a retinal detachment?
The retina is attached to the inner back surface of the eye. Detachment is the pulling away of the retina from its normal position. The separation of the retina f...
Vitrectomy is a surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye. Anterior vitrectomy entails removing small portions of the vitreous from the front structures of the eye - often bec...
Dental
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