After Cataract
The original cataract that was removed never grows back, but the lens capsule that holds the intraocular lens (IOL) implant can become hazy. If this is affecting your vision, your eye doctor may recommend a simple laser procedure called a YAG capsulotomy. The is a short, painless, in-office procedure that takes only a few minutes.
Pterygium
Some risk factors for glaucoma:
• High intraocular pressure
• Older age
• Close family history of glaucoma (parents or siblings)
We are able to do all necessary glaucoma testing to diagnose and care for patients with glaucoma. A full glaucoma evaluation involves:
• Intraocular pressure testing
• Dilated eye exam
• Corneal thickness measurements
• Formal visual field testing
• Gonioscopy (a special lens to examine the eye)
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the optic nerve
We offer a wide of glaucoma treatment options, including medical management (eye drops), laser treatment, and surgery.
Other Services Provided
• Pediatric eye exams
• Macular degeneration eye exams