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Ophthalmology

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Cataract Surgery

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Refractive Surgery

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Incision & Curettage

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Pterygium

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Laser Iridotomy

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Trabeculectomy

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YAG Capsulotomy

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Panretinal
    Photocoagulation

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Vitrectomy

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Scleral Buckling

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Photo Dynamic
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Penetrating
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Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is for people with reduced visual function due to lens opacity. There are two ways to remove a cataract.

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Refractive Surgery

The goal of refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, LASEK) is to reduce or eliminate the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses by altering the shape of the cornea by use of laser with or without a keratome.

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Incision & Curettage

This procedure is indicated for patients with hordeolum (sty) or chalazion. The affected lid is injected with anesthesia and an incision and curettage is done.

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Pterygium

This out patient procedure is indicated for patients who have symptomatic pterygium. Under local anesthesia, the pterygium, together with the involved conjunctivae is excised.

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Laser Iridotomy

This out patient procedure is indicated for patients who are at risk for developing acute angle closure glaucoma or for those who had an attack of acute angle closure glaucoma.

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Trabeculectomy

This procedure is indicated for patients who have elevated intraocular pressure who have failed medical treatment. Surgery is done under general or local anesthesia.

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YAG Capsulotomy

YAG Capsulotomy is indicated for post-cataract patients whose vision deteriorated because of posterior capsule opacification. The opacified capsule is disrupted.

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Panretinal Photocoagulation

This out patient procedure in indicated for patients with diabetic retinopathy. A Fluorescein angiogram is usually done prior to treatment.

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Vitrectomy

This procedure is indicated for patients with vitreous pathology secondary to diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy, macular hole, retinal tear, endophthalmitis, or intra-ocular foreign body.

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Scleral Buckling

Scleral buckling is indicated for patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. It is done under general anesthesia.

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Photo Dynamic Therapy

This out patient procedure is indicated for patients with choroidal neovascular membranes secondary to ARMD, IPCV, Myopia, or other condition.

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Penetrating Keratoplasty

This in patient procedure is indicated for patients with corneal opacities, non-healing corneal ulcers, and other conditions. It is done under general anesthesia.

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