Types of eye surgery and the conditions they treat

What conditions do eye surgeries treat?

There are many different types of eye surgeries, treating a wide array of eye conditions. Some of these conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, retinal tears and detachments, wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and even nearsightedness and farsightedness. 

In addition, eye surgeries address issues in the muscles around the eye or the cornea — the clear structure at the front of the eye. The cornea can lose its transparency and requires a transplant. Eye muscle surgery is sometimes necessary to align the eyes and reduce double vision. 

Tumors can develop in and around the eye and may need to be surgically removed. Surgery can also be done around the eyes, such as to repair eyelids.