Cataract Operations
- Modern phakoemulsification with small, sutureless incision and injectable lens implant
- Astigmatism reduced at the time of cataract surgery when appropriate
- Shortsightedness (myopia) treated at the time of cataract surgery
- Longsightedness (hypermetropia) treated at the time of cataract surgery
Retinal Laser Surgery
- Retinal tears, holes and degenerations treated to prevent retinal detachment
- Diabetic maculopathy and retinopathy treated to help preserve vision
Anterior Segment Laser Surgery
- Nd:YAG Laser capsulotomy – to improve vision after some cataract operations
- YAG Laser iridotomy – for some forms of glaucoma
- Laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
Vitreous Surgery
- Vitrectomy - removal of the vitreous gel to gain access to the back of the eye
- Removal of severe floaters
- Removal of intraocular blood (haemorrhage)
Retinal Surgery
- Retinal detachment repair
- Macular hole repair - for reduced vision and distortion
- Epiretinal membrane peeling - for reduced vision and distortion
- Diabetic eye damage - removal of retinal scar tissue to help restore vision
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