There s surgery to arrest diabetic retinopathy, which is one of the leading causes of blindness. Another common operation is cataract surgery, which helps solve the problem of cloudy, obscured vision. Glaucoma surgery is used to relieve excess pressure within the eye. Problems with the optic nerve can often be corrected with neurosurgery. For those with retinal disorders, retinal surgery can repair holes or tears, and reattach a detached retina.
Cryosurgery involves freezing to remove excess or harmful tissue.
Eye muscle surgery is sometimes used as a final step in correcting stubborn cases of crossed eyes. In addition, there are a great many cosmetic procedures, such as blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. To find out more about the many types of eye surgery available, speak with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The Knoxville News-Sentinel strictly as a service to the general community. The information is not intended to replace professional advice.