The visual field is the entire area one can see. Visual field testing (VFT) is a group of sophisticated and automated tests that measures both the central peripheral (side) vision of an individual. The visual field is the entire area one can see. Changes in the visual field may be difficult to notice since both …
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Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) is a procedure done for patients having cataract. Phacoemulsification with an intraocular lens (IOL) is a procedure done for patients having cataract. The cataract-affected lens inside the eye is removed, and an artificial lens is inserted in its place. The procedure takes anywhere between 15 minutes and 1 hour. It is done under local anesthesia. …
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Laser retinal photocoagulation is the most common treatment option in many retinal and eye conditions. Photocoagulation of the retina or retinal laser photocoagulation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat various diseases of the retina. Several conditions may cause the retina to swell due to abnormal leaky blood vessels growing over it. Laser photocoagulation uses laser light to create …
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The scleral buckle is usually permanent. The scleral buckle is usually permanent. However, in the case of minor retinal detachment, a temporary buckle may be used, which is removed once the eye heals. What is scleral buckling? Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment or retinal tears. The retina is a layer inside the eye that …
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Both SMILE and LASIK are relatively safe and have similar side effects. Both small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and LASIK are relatively safe and have similar side effects. SMILE has a lower risk of scarring because it does not involve creating a flap. The remaining possible side effects and complications are similar in both SMILE and LASIK; they include the …
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Trabeculectomy takes about 4-6 weeks to heal completely. Unlike laser surgery, trabeculectomy takes about 4-6 weeks to heal completely. Vision may be blurry for about 6 weeks. About 50% of patients undergoing this surgery most probably don’t require medications to lower intraocular pressure. What is trabeculectomy? Trabeculectomy, also known as filtration surgery, involves surgical removal of a mesh of tissue …
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A 3-snip procedure is one of the techniques to treat watery eyes or excessive tears in the eye. A 3-snip procedure is one of the techniques to treat watery eyes or excessive tears in the eye. This procedure is performed to widen the tear duct and improve the drainage of tears in the patient suffering from an abnormal narrowing of …
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Pneumatic retinopexy is one of the surgical treatments to repair a detached retina and restore vision. Pneumatic retinopexy is one of the surgical treatments to repair a detached retina and restore vision. The procedure is usually done by injecting a gas bubble into the eye. A pneumatic retinopexy is usually done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia: In this …
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An argon laser has multiple uses in ophthalmology. An argon laser has multiple uses in ophthalmology. It may be used for Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment: An argon gas laser is used for trabeculoplasty for narrow-angle glaucoma. It improves the drainage of the aqueous humor (eye fluid). Repairing retinal tears and small retinal breaks: Small tears in the retina in individuals with …
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It is a short procedure, performed under local anesthesia, and on an out-patient basis. Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy is a relatively non-invasive procedure that is used in the treatment of posterior capsular opacification in the eye. The procedure is performed by an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon). It is a short procedure, performed under local anesthesia, and on an …
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