Category: Eye Health
What You Need to Know About Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) surgery is a sophisticated vision correction procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. This advanced surgical technique offers a long-term solution for individuals seeking to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Keep reading to learn more about refractive lens exchange surgery and explore its benefits, candidacy criteria, […]
Read MoreTake Your Love of the Outdoors to the Next Level with the EVO ICL
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature? If so, you know how important clear vision is to fully appreciate the great outdoors. The EVO ICL, also known as an Implantable Collamer Lens, could be the game-changing solution you’ve been looking for. Keep reading to learn […]
Read MoreHere’s Why the Future of Vision Correction is the EVO ICL
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
The EVO ICL, an Implantable Collamer Lens, is a revolutionary vision correction option that offers several benefits, providing individuals with a safe and effective method for achieving precise and sharp vision. Keep reading to learn why the future of vision correction is the EVO ICL! What is the EVO ICL? The EVO ICL is an […]
Read MoreCan Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed?
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
Diabetes is a disease that affects the entire body — including the retinas. When blood sugar levels are high, the network of tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the retinas can get blocked and damaged. This can result in blurry vision and, when left untreated, can eventually lead to blindness. Doctors can administer retinal […]
Read MoreMGD Treatment: Intense Pulsed Light
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
Damon Dierker, OD, FAAOPhilip Shaffer, OD Do you experience significant discomfort because of dry eyes? We highly recommend that you see an eye doctor and get examined to rule out or diagnose MGD. Meibomian gland dysfunction happens to 86% of people who suffer from dry eye. The good news is that it is treatable, and […]
Read MoreStages of Diabetic Retinopathy
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
The Four Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people aged 20 to 74 in the United States. Diabetic retinopathy is a disorder that develops if you have diabetes. This eye condition happens when blood vessels in the retina of your eye are damaged by high […]
Read MoreDriving After Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
When Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery? According to a paper published on the US National Library of Medicine, 1.65 million people undergo cataract operations in the North American region every year. With a 98 percent success rate across the country, cataract surgery is not only among the most common surgeries that American patients undergo, […]
Read MoreCommon Post-Op Conundrums
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
With a temporary hiatus from surgery, I thought I’d take some time to review some issues I see from time to time following cataract surgery. There can be many minor side effects or complications from cataract surgery, the vast majority are transient and very mild. When I review the risks involved with surgery with patients […]
Read MoreWhat is glaucoma and how is it treated?
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
Glaucoma is a complex disease with uncertainty as to what actually causes it. It’s no wonder why so much time is spent helping patients understand the disease. What is glaucoma? Simply put, glaucoma is an optic neuropathy (I know…bear with me). Optic – relating to the eye or vision, and neuropathy – damage to a […]
Read MoreLaser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health
MAY 2018 started a new chapter in ESI history. We performed our first two weeks of laser-assisted cataract surgeries in the new and improved, state-of-the-art, Surgical Care Center. While we have owned a LENSAR since 2016, we have recently decided to incorporate it into our new home and make it a routine offering to our […]
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