When LASIK Surgery Goes Awry
Dr. Ronald Krueger explains why vision sometimes gets worse after LASIK—and how to treat this post-op problem.
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Tag Archives: eyes
Eye Defect & Surgery
I have an eye coloboma. Otherwise, I am in excellent health. Are eye surgeons trained to successfully remove cataracts in older people with this condition? Sherman Illinois A coloboma is a “hole” or defect in one part of the eye that occurs before birth. Depending on location and size, it may lead to mild or ... More
Five Strategies to Save Your Sight
By Dr. Marguerite McDonald, a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at NYU School of Medicine in New York who specializes in caring for the cornea and other structures at the front of the eye. Dr. McDonald practices with the Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island. Our eyes change over time, and the challenges to our eye health ... More
Types of Glaucoma
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have been going to an ophthalmologist every six months for two years. I go every six months because I’m prone to having glaucoma. At my last visit, the doctor said my eye pressure is fine so far but that I have a rare form of glaucoma. He said narrow angle, but ... More
Fight for Sight
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a cataract implant in the early ‘80s and now am having failing eyesight. My doctor says to remove the implant will require a cornea transplant. I am hoping that you know of a better way to remove and replace the lens. Thank you for any help you can give. We ... More
Persistent Tearing
In December 2005, I had an Ahmed Valve put in to relieve eye pressure. It was too late, however, because the optic nerve was already dead. Now I have tears from that eye constantly running down my face. My surgeon inserts these valves but does not take them out. Are you familiar with this operation, ... More
Aging Eyes
I would so appreciate any information about age-related macular degeneration. It is scary not knowing what is ahead! Might special vitamins be of help? While vitamins can’t cure age-related macular degeneration (AMD), research suggests that eating plenty of fish, green leafy vegetables, and fruits may delay its progression and preserve vision. See below for a ... More
Eye Experts Have Different Training
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a driver’s permit before moving to Iowa. Here they have a questionnaire for an optometrist or ophthalmologist to fill out. Years ago, an optometrist told me that he had done all he could do for my vision. What does an ophthalmologist do? E. An ophthalmologist is a physician who treats ... More
