Eye Surgery

The thought of eye surgery may seem daunting. Fortunately, advancements in eye care have led to tools and techniques to bring clarity to more people than ever before. While many people seek treatment for myopia or nearsightedness, there are new treatments that can aid farsighted people. This helps them to be able to see objects close up more clearly. When you need a Citrus County eye surgeon, you can rely on West Cost Eye Institute.

Types of Eye Surgeries

There are several types of eye surgeries available to correct your vision. From corneal transplants to cataract surgery, these techniques have been developed to correct your vision for a lifetime of clarity. Many people are somewhat familiar with laser correction surgery for nearsightedness such as PRK and LASIK. These procedures involve cutting a small flat to reshape the cornea. This refocuses the light on the cornea to bring clearer vision, allowing you to see clearly without glasses or contacts.

Surgery for Farsighted Patients 

Some patients benefit from conductive keratoplasty (CK). This procedure involves creating a deeper curve to the cornea with low heat radio waves. This improves the close vision of farsighted patients.

Artificial Lenses

Some procedures involve implanting interocular lenses for better vision. For some patients, these lenses are implanted over the natural lenses to improve nearsightedness. In other cases, such as with cataract patients, the natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens.

There are several types of lenses available today including toric lenses (astigmatism), mono-focal lens and multi-focal lenses. There are also lenses to correct extreme farsightedness. Our eye doctor will evaluate your vision to determine what type of interocular lens is best for you.

Eye Surgery in Inverness 

Eye surgeries today can be used to correct many vision problems. If you believe you would benefit from eye surgery, our eye doctor will assess your condition to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for eye surgery. For more information or to schedule a consultation with our Citrus County eye surgeon, call West Coast Eye Institute at (352) 726-6633.