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There are two types of cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery. Phaco uses a small incision on the side of the cornea, and a small probe is placed in the eye and lets out ultrasound waves that break up the lens for suction removal.

LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery performed, next to cataract surgery. There are less sight-threatening complications and side effects with LASIK than with most other surgeries, and these are very rare.

Glaucoma can steal the sight of those afflicted with the disease. There are often no symptoms until some vision loss has occurred. That is why it is so important to include a glaucoma test as part of your regular annual vision exam.

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is the inability to focus on objects close up while seeing clearly at far distances. This eye disorder can be treated in a variety of ways, from eyeglasses to LASIK surgery.

Any surgery can be a scary prospect. Surgery involving a patient’s very eye site can be more than a scary prospect. Having some answers goes a long way in calming those fears.

Similar to nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye. It can be tricky to deal with, but it is highly treatable. This article tells you what to expect when you have astigmatism.