Removal of an eye is a drastic procedure that doctors do as a last resort if no other treatment for a serious eye condition provides relief. In the case of cancer, eye removal may be necessary to ...

Laser eye surgery, which some people call LASIK surgery, can correct several eyesight conditions. However, there are potential risks or side effects, and not everyone can have the procedure. The eye ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

An Arkansas toddler with no symptoms other than swelling around her eye was diagnosed with retinal cancer and needed eye removal surgery as treatment. Josh Morss grew concerned when he noticed ...

If artificial tears and prescription eye drops don’t relieve chronic dry eye symptoms, there are several surgical options to consider. Punctal plugs, thermal cautery, and intense pulsed light therapy ...

A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Traditional cataract surgery was performed through an incision around 12 mm or 0.5 inch wide. Before surgical microscopes and fine ...