Eye Procedures

Learn about common eye procedures with detailed step-by-step explanations and what to expect.

Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)

A safe, common procedure that removes your cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens

Treats:cataracts, posterior-capsular-opacification

Intravitreal Injections

Injections of medication directly into the vitreous gel of the eye to treat retinal diseases

Treats:macular-degeneration-wet, diabetic-retinopathy, retinal-vein-occlusion, diabetic-macular-edema

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

A quick, painless laser procedure to treat clouding behind the lens implant after cataract surgery

Treats:posterior-capsular-opacification

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

A laser procedure to lower eye pressure in glaucoma by improving drainage through the eye's natural drain

Treats:glaucoma-open-angle

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Modern, safer glaucoma surgeries with faster recovery and fewer risks than traditional surgeries

Treats:glaucoma-open-angle

Chalazion Incision and Curettage

A minor in-office surgical procedure to drain and remove a persistent chalazion

Treats:chalazion

Prokera (Amniotic Membrane) Treatment

A therapeutic contact lens made from amniotic membrane to heal severe dry eye and corneal surface disease

Treats:dry-eye-disease, keratitis, corneal-abrasion