Cirugias oftalmicas in Barranquilla, Colombia

Eye Surgery

What is eye surgery?

Eye surgery includes medical procedures performed to treat eye diseases and conditions, improve vision, or correct problems that cannot be treated with medication, glasses, or contact lenses alone. Different types of surgery are available depending on the part of the eye affected and the condition being treated.

What conditions may require eye surgery?

Some conditions that may require surgery include cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, corneal diseases, eyelid problems, strabismus, and refractive errors. There are also procedures to correct cosmetic or functional problems involving the eyelids and other structures around the eyes.

What specialist performs eye surgery?

Eye surgery is performed by ophthalmologists with surgical training. Depending on the diagnosis, a patient may need a specialist in cataract surgery, retina and vitreous, cornea, glaucoma, refractive surgery, strabismus, pediatric ophthalmology, or another ophthalmic subspecialty.

Find Eye Surgery Specialists

At MedicosDoc, you can find ophthalmologists specializing in eye surgery, learn about their experience, and explore the procedures they perform to treat different eye diseases and vision problems.