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Eye Surgery: PRK, Glaucoma Surgery & MoreWhile LASIK might be the most well-known eye surgery, there are many other eye surgeries available to help people cope with eye disorders and diseases. For example, people suffering from glaucoma can benefit from eye surgery, as can people with cataracts.
If you're suffering from a serious vision problem or an eye disease, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about possible eye surgeries. Many eye surgeries are very safe and are extremely effective. In fact, some eye surgeries can completely cure a patient's eye disorders. PRKPRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy. Much like LASIK, PRK uses a laser to help restore and repair a patient's vision. However, unlike LASIK, which tends to have rapid results, PRK results are gradually seen over days or even months.
PRK can correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. Keep reading to learn more about PRK eye surgery.
Corneal TransplantA corneal transplant is also called corneal grafting and penetrating keratoplasty. During this eye surgery, a doctor removes the patient's damaged or diseased cornea and replaces it with donated corneal tissues.
Corneal transplants are recommended for people who have any of the following eye disorders:
While corneal transplants can be very successful, some patients do reject the transplanted tissue. Read on to learn about corneal transplants.
Cataract SurgeryMany people suffer from cataracts and experience impaired vision due tothem. In order to restore or improve a patient's vision, sometimes a doctor will recommend cataract surgery.
By definition, a cataract is a clouding of the lens of an eye. Cataract surgery seeks to improve a patient's vision by removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. After cataract surgery, many people see more clearly than they have in years. Keep reading to learn more about cataract surgery.
Glaucoma SurgeryFor people suffering from glaucoma, glaucoma surgery might be necessary to reduce the pressure within the eye. By lowering the eye's pressure, vision loss can be reduced or prevented for patients.
There are different types of glaucoma surgery for different types of glaucoma. Some glaucoma surgery uses lasers, while others require incisions to be made in the eye. In order to determine what's best for you, you'll need to talk with your doctor. Read on to learn all about glaucoma surgery.
Eye Muscle SurgeryEye muscle surgery, also known as extra-ocular muscle surgery, is the third most common eye surgery performed in the U.S. Eye muscle surgery is typically performed to correct strabismus, a condition in which the eyes are misaligned. Strabismus is often referred to as crossed eyes or lazy eyes.
Often performed on children and adolescents to correct misalignment of the eyes, eye muscle surgery success rates vary, with various studies reporting between 30 percent and 60 percent success rates. Keep reading to learn about eye muscle surgery. |
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