PRK Treatment for Myopia

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) reduces low to high myopia, low to moderate hyperopia and astigmatism.  In PRK, the epithelium, the layer of cells covering the cornea, is removed and the excimer laser sculpts the cornea to correct refractive error.  A bandage contact lens is usually placed on the eye following the procedure to speed the epithelial healing process, which usually takes three to four days.  Because PRK sculpts the outer surface of the cornea, patients experience some discomfort after surgery and recovery time lasts for a period of several weeks.  PRK does not create a flap in the cornea and is often a better option for people who have thin corneas or whose occupation makes it more dangerous to have a flap.  The cost for bilateral PRK is $3,800, which includes a year of post operative visits.

Pediatric Eye Exams

Children sometimes need special eye examinations to correct eye problems, including crossing or poor vision, lazy eye, amblyopia, strabismus and nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Any of these issues can be looked into by Jackson Clinic ophthalmologists.

Pterygium Removal

Pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, is a condition that affects people who spend a lot of time outdoors. At The Jackson Clinic, this growth of pink, fleshy tissue that grows on the white of the eye can be removed through a surgical procedure.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and result in vision loss. Our ophthalmologists will evaluate patients for glaucoma and determine the best treatment option for each patient on an individual basis. If it is decided that surgery is not needed, they will work in tandem with the patient to develop a management plan.

In some cases, however, surgery is necessary to lessen the effects of glaucoma. At The Jackson Clinic, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), YAG laser and tube-shunt surgery are all available means of treating glaucoma with surgery.

YAG Capsulotomy

Sometimes, patients who undergo cataract surgery experience a consequence called posterior capsule opacification (PCO). In this case, ophthalmologists at The Jackson Clinic can use a laser to open up this scar tissue through a relatively quick and simple procedure.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Patients with diabetes may find that their disease affects their eyes, causing diabetic retinopathy. Jackson Clinic ophthalmologists work to do careful diabetic eye exams and treat diabetic retinopathy when it occurs.

Ocuoloplastic Surgery

Most plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes falls into the category of ocuoloplastic surgery. Options at The Jackson Clinic include blepharoplasty, which is the repair or construction of an eyelid, and chalazion removal, which removes a benign lump from an eyelid. Ophthalmologists can also remove skin cancer from the eyelid and around the eye. Other procedures include entropion and ectropion repairs, which correct inverted and outwardly turned eyelids, respectfully.

Dry Eye

Patients at times suffer from dry eye, which is a condition in which tears are not able to provide enough moisture causing the eye to become dry, red and inflamed. Our providers can evaluate patients for dry eye and its severity, and determine if treatment with prescription drops is necessary to reduce dryness.

Neuro Ophthalmology

Sometimes vision problems are related to the brain. Examples of this include diplopia, or double vision, and sudden loss of vision. Jackson Clinic ophthalmologists work to understand the cause of these issues in each patient and try to improve the symptoms.