When Is Eye Surgery Needed?

Though doctors treat many eye-related conditions with conservative or outpatient care, sometimes, eye surgery is the best way to resolve eye surgeryan eye problem. But when does eye surgery become necessary and how do you know if you need one? Find out more about eye surgery and what it could mean for you with Brandon Eye Associates at their locations in Brandon, Plant City and Sun City, FL.

When is eye surgery necessary?
There are many types of eye surgery to correct vision impairments and treat conditions, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Procedures which correct vision, such as PRK or LASIK, reshape the surface of the eye. These treatments correct vision issues such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia), or an uneven curve of the eye (astigmatism). Doctors use a laser to reshape the eye during the procedure, which takes only a few minutes.

Do I need eye surgery?
If you suffer from vision impairment and need to wear glasses to see correctly, you may benefit from eye surgery. However, conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts can cause these impairments or even eventual blindness. Certain eye surgeries to treat these issues may benefit patients who suffer from them better than treatments like LASIK. Consulting with your ophthalmologist is the best way to determine if eye surgery is the best treatment for you.

Eye Surgery in Brandon, FL, and Plant City, FL
A laser eye surgery may seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but these treatments are safe, FDA-approved, and normally only require short recovery periods free from bandages or stitches. Doctors use an anesthetic to numb the eye so that the patient does not feel any pain. Results are immediate and improve over the course of a few days after surgery.

For more information on eye surgery, please contact Brandon Eye Associates with locations in Brandon, FL, and Plant City, FL. Call (813) 684-2211 to schedule your appointment at either Brandon, Plant City and Sun City, FL locations!

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