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Eye surgery

What is eye surgery?

Eye surgery includes different procedures performed to treat diseases, injuries, or conditions affecting the eyes and vision. It may include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, retinal surgery, corneal surgery, strabismus surgery, eyelid surgery, and refractive surgery, among others.

When do I need eye surgery?

Surgery may be necessary when an eye condition affects vision, does not respond adequately to other treatments, or requires an intervention to prevent complications. The ophthalmologist determines whether surgery is appropriate after evaluating the condition and overall health of the eye.

What specialist performs eye surgery?

The procedure should be performed by an ophthalmologist specialized in the relevant area. Depending on the condition, this may be a cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, or oculoplastic specialist.

Find specialists in eye surgery

At MedicosDoc, you can find ophthalmologists specializing in eye surgery with experience in different procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems.