Mayo Clinic Q and A: LASIK eye surgery - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBDec 17, 2019 · LASIK is a form of refractive surgery — surgery that changes the shape of the cornea, the transparent window at the front of your eye. The surgery corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness , farsightedness and astigmatism , reducing or eliminating the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Cataract Surgery is Possible for Most People Who’ve Had LASIK
WEBDec 16, 2011 · To understand why cataract surgery is possible after you have had LASIK surgery, it is helpful to know some basics about the eye. LASIK surgery and some other procedures used to correct vision are performed on the cornea — the dome-shaped transparent tissue at the front of the eye. Think of the cornea as your eye's front window.
Laser treatment an option for cataract removal
WEBOct 17, 2016 · “Laser refractive surgery, known by names such as Lasik (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), has been popular in recent years. This technology reshapes the cornea — the clear domed windshield on the surface of the eye — to better focus light through the lens inside the eye and onto the retina ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Double vision can often be effectively treated
WEBDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have double vision in my right eye and can read with glasses, but distance is not very clear. What causes double vision? Is there a procedure to correct it? ANSWER: A number of conditions can lead to double vision. Treatment typically depends on the underlying cause. With a careful evaluation and […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · "It’s actually exciting that patients are now seeking the lens surgery in lieu of other procedures, like LASIK, which is still popular because now you can get a permanent lifetime benefit with the cataract surgery," Dr. Patel says. A comprehensive eye exam can help determine if the customized lens surgery is right for you. Related posts:
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Most eye floaters caused by age-related …
WEBNov 13, 2022 · Eye floaters are black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs that typically drift about when you move your eyes and appear to dart away when you look at them directly. They may be most noticeable when you look at a …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Bunion treatment and surgery
WEBSep 21, 2020 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed bunions in my teens and they have grown over the years. Now I cannot wear shoes without some discomfort. Over the past few months, I've noticed throbbing from the bunion on my left foot, although the one on my right foot is fine. My friend who had a bunion surgery said […]
Mayo Clinic Radio: Musculoskeletal tumors
WEBJan 24, 2019 · Also on the program, Dr. Leo Maguire, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, will explain how laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery can correct common vision problems. And Dr. Erica Loomis, a Mayo Clinic trauma and critical care specialist, will discuss treatment for appendicitis.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?
WEBAug 28, 2022 · For many years, health care professionals thought surgical removal was the best treatment for everybody. But today, only some patients with acoustic neuroma will require surgery.
Sharing Mayo Clinic: Seeing straight thanks to surgery for crossed …
WEBMar 13, 2022 · Sight is the most dominant sense. It affects people's ability to perceive and move through the world, but it also affects how people are perceived by others. Eye contact during a conversation shows attentiveness, respect, confidence and understanding. Each person has a different comfort level with sustained eye contact, but this part of nonverbal …