The clinical signs of congenital and infantile glaucoma may be detected within a few months after birth. They include an enlarged

Goniotomy Eye Surgery Risks Results

Since goniotomy is performed under general anesthesia, there is some risk of a reaction to the anesthetic. The most common risk of

Goniotomy Treat Congenital Glaucoma

A goniotomy is a surgical procedure primarily used to treat congenital glaucoma, first described in 1938. It is caused by a develo

Iridectomy Eye Surgery Glaucoma

Iridectomy Definition An iridectomy is a procedure in eye surgery in which the surgeon removes a small, full-thickness p

Iridectomy Laser Iridotomy

Description Laser iridotomy / iridectomy A person who is at risk for an acute episode of closed-angle glaucoma or who has

Laser Eye Surgery Iridotomy

Laser Eye Surgery - iridotomy : Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure

Laser Eye Treatment Iridotomy

laser eye treatment iridotomy : To determine if laser iridotomy is indicated, the surgeon must first determine if and how the angl

Lasik Eye Surgery

lasik eye surgery treatment options: After the exam, the patient and physician discuss treatment options and expectations. Patie

Lasik Laser Insitu Keratomileusis

Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Definition Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive proced

Ophthalmologic Surgery

Ophthalmologic surgery Definition : Ophthalmologic surgery is a surgical procedure performed on the eye or any part of the eye

Phacoemulsification For Cataracts

Phacoemulsification for cataracts : Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a procedure in which an ultrasonic device is used to b

Phacoemulsification For Cataracts 2

Aftercare (phacoemulsification for cataracts) : Immediately following surgery, the patient is monitored in an outpatient recovery

Photocoagulation Therapy

Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back

Photocoagulation Therapy 2

PATIENT HISTORY (photocoagulation therapy): Retinal detachment is not usually painful, and the patient’s eye will look norma

Photorefractive Keratectomy PRK

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a noninvasive refractive surgery in which the surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the co

Retinal Cryopexy Retinal Cryotherapy

Retinal cryopexy, also called retinal cryotherapy, is a procedure that uses intense cold to induce a chorioretinal scar and to des

Scleral Buckling Surgical Procedure

Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure in which a piece of silicone plastic or sponge is sewn onto the sclera at the site of a r

Sclerostomy Glaucoma Surgery

A sclerostomy is a procedure in which the surgeon makes a small opening in the outer covering of the eye-ball to reduce intraocula

Sclerostomy Glaucoma Surgery 2

Diagnosis Open-angle glaucoma is not always diagnosed promptly because it is insidious in onset, which means that it develops

Sclerostomy Glaucoma Surgery 3

Aftercare : Patients can use their eyes after filtering surgery, although they should have a friend or relative to drive them home