Eye Surgery

• Corneal Surgery and Transplantation
• Eye Muscle Surgery
• Goniotomy
• Iridectomy
• Cataract and Refractive Surgery 
• Photorefractive Keratectomy
• Orbital Surgery

Eye surgery, often called ocular surgery, is surgery done on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist. The eye is a delicate organ that requires special attention before, during, and after surgery to minimize or avoid further injury. A professional eye surgeon is in charge of determining the best surgical procedure for the patient and ensuring that all necessary safety precautions are taken. Eye surgery is mentioned in a number of ancient books dating back to 1800 BC, with cataract therapy beginning in the fifth century BC. Today, many ways for treating eye issues have been developed, and it is still a widely done type of surgery. Cataracts, glaucoma, detached retinas, retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and nearsightedness or farsightedness are among disorders that can be treated with eye surgery. General anesthesia, which renders you unconscious throughout the process, is either required or optional for certain types of eye surgery. However, it's more likely that you'll be given controlled sedation to help you rest, along with a regional anesthetic block to keep you pain-free. An IV is frequently inserted into a vein to deliver sedation.