Different Types of Eye Surgery

Eye surgery technology has come a long way. Gone are the days of using steel blades, going through painful procedures, and not knowing whether the procedure has been successful.

You see, we are a blessed bunch. With the advancement of technology, most eye problems, conditions or disorders can be dealt with, albeit to a certain extent.

If you need any professional eye care advice at all, speaking to your opthamologist about your needs and whether surgery is necessary goes a long way to help you maintain a healthy, functional set of eyes.

Here, I've listed the types of eye surgery available for the different eye problems people are facing.

For some, you can follow the link where I briefly explain more about each procedure. But for the most

Do consult an eye care professional or opthamologist if you are really keen to know the exact details of each procedure.

Ok, the list goes as follows:

-Refractive Surgery (yep, this includes LASIK)

-Cataract Surgery

-Glaucoma Surgery

-Corneal Surgery

-Vitreo-retinal Surgery

-Eye muscle Surgery

-Oculoplastic Surgery

Now, while this list is non-exhaustive, it covers the most common ones.

It's always best to start with a good eye care regime and develop good eye habits. But if there indeed comes a time where surgery may be required, discuss with your opthamologist and explore all options available before you decide.

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