By: einreb

einreb — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:14:07 +0000

Eye surgery
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Eye surgery in the middle ages.Eye surgery, also known as ophthalmic surgery or ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.[1] Although most eye surgery can be performed by an experienced general ophthalmologist, more complex procedures are usually done by one who is fellowship trained.
Contents [hide]
1 Preparation and precautions
2 Laser eye surgery
3 Cataract surgery
4 Glaucoma surgery
5 Refractive surgery
6 Corneal surgery
7 Vitreo-retinal surgery
8 Eye muscle surgery
9 Oculoplastic surgery
9.1 Eyelid surgery [7]
9.2 Surgery involving the lacrimal apparatus
9.3 Eye removal
9.4 Orbital surgery
9.5 Other oculoplastic surgery
10 Other surgery
11 References
12 See also
13 External links
[edit] Preparation and precautions
The eye is a delicate organ, requiring extreme care before, during and after a surgical procedure. An expert ophthalmologist must identify the need for specific procedure and be responsible for conducting the procedure safely. Many university programs allow patients to specify if they want to be operated upon by the consultant or the resident / fellow.
Proper anaethesia is a must for any eye surgery. Local anesthesia is most commonly used. Retrobulbar and peribulbar techniques for infiltrating the local area surrounding the eye muscle cone are used to immobilze the extraocular muscles and eliminate pain sensation. Topical anesthesia using lidocaine topical gel is preferred for quick procedures. In topical anesthesia, patient cooperation is a must for a smooth procedure. General anesthesia is recommended for children, traumatic eye injuries, major orbitotomies and for apprehensive patients. Cardiovascular monitoring is preferable in local anesthesia and is mandatory in general anesthesia. Proper sterile precautions are taken to prepare the area for surgery, including use of antiseptics like povidone-iodine. Sterile drapes, gowns and gloves are a must. A plastic sheet with a receptacle helps collect the fluids during phacoemulsification. An eye speculum is inserted to keep the eyes wide open. For anxious patients, supplementation with a facial nerve block using lidocaine and bupivacaine is recommended.
[edit] Laser eye surgery
Although the terms Laser Eye Surgery and Refractive Surgery are commonly used as if they were interchangeable, this is not the case. Lasers may be used to treat nonrefractive conditions (e.g. to seal a retinal tear), while radial keratotomy is an example of refractive surgery without the use of a laser.

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e * — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:55:35 +0000

better eye sight -bottom line.
When you read about all these so called effects – you plant a seed in your mind and think you’re having the same effects after you get the surgery.

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