Eye Procedures

Vitrectomy is a form of eye surgery used to treat problems with the eye’s retina and vitreous. In this surgery an ophthalmologist might: - Remove blood or other substances that hold the light from the correct focusing on the retina.

After dilating drops, eyes take about 20 to 30 minutes to fully dilate, and the effects, blur and light sensitivity, usually wear off in 4 to 6 hours. Here's what dilation does and how to manage it.

Wavefront-guided LASIK (or custom LASIK) is a form of refractive surgery. With this outpatient procedure, a laser is used to reshape your cornea, improving how light rays are focused in the eye.

Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about the concerns and benefits of laser iridotomy. Laser iridotomy is a type of surgery to soothe and prevent angle-closure glaucoma.

Need for a second glaucoma surgery or removal of the implant Tell your ophthalmologist if you take aspirin or blood thinners. These can increase your likelihood of bleeding issues with surgery.

Cataract surgery is a procedure to take out your eye's lens when it begins to cloud.