Eye Health: Vitrectomy Surgery

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An Local ophthalmologist removes the vitreous through a small incision (vitrectomy) and replaces it with a solution to help your eye maintain its shape. a Local ophthalmologist can do PRK Surgery surgery that  may not remove all the floaters, and new floaters can develop after  vitreous surgery. Risks of a vitrectomy include bleeding and retinal tears. In regards to Pars Plana Vitrectomy a local Ophthalmologists can help.

Laser refractive surgery is constantly advancing with new technology. If you’re looking to get rid of glasses and contacts, there are three types of laser eye surgeries available: photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASIK and SMILE. All three reshape the front part of the eye called the cornea are delt with by Local Ophthalmologists Diabetes.

What is vitrectomy surgery SMILE Procedure beformed by Local Ophthalmologists Canada 

SMILE laser eye surgery involves using a femtosecond laser to cut a little wafer of tissue inside the cornea and remove it through a very small incision. The surgeon uses the laser to create a small arc-shaped incision in the surface of the cornea, then extracts the tissue through a two-millimetre incision. Unlike LASIK, there’s no flap created, and the tissue is removed through cutting, not ablation. The risks associated with SMILE are like LASIK: dry eye and halos. There is a small risk of regression, meaning that you could drift back a little bit to your old prescription, but if that happens you can often have an enhancement. What is vitrectomy surgery is an opertaion perfromed by a Ophthalmologist surgeon

  Healthy eyes depend on regular visits to your optometrist for eye exams, and if necessary, an ophthalmologist for certain eye conditions and surgeries like diabetic retinopathy . You can also protect your eyesight with proper nutrition, eating foods that contain the right vitamins. Local Optometrists may prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, provide laser eye surgery consultations, and test for diseases.  Local Ophthalmologist  can help with many facts of eye diseases. Getting a referral from your optometrist to a local ophthalmologist is crucial to eye care.