Physicians also diagnose and treat a variety of corneal and external eye problems, including tumors, corneal abrasions and erosions, and abnormal corneal growths. Retinal Eye Care Mercy ophthalmologists offer specialized care for all retinal problems, including retinal tears and detachments and conditions associated with diabetes, age and viral infections. As leaders in the area of innovative surgical techniques, Mercy's retinal specialists pioneered a procedure to treat retinal detachments. Back to menu Diabetic Retinopathy Mercy's eye specialists are highly skilled in diagnosing and treating people with diabetic retinopathy, a medical term for a deterioration of the blood vessels in the retina. Caused by diabetes, this condition is usually detected with a special scope, and sometimes with the use of a dye that is injected into the body to detect leaky blood vessels in the retina.
Early diagnosis is vital to successful treatment.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mercy offers a comprehensive eye plastic and reconstructive surgery program. Among the services offered are surgical removal of tumors around the eye, including the eyelid. Your ophthalmologist can discuss with you whether this, or any other surgical technique, is right for you. At Mercy we use the latest optical, medical and surgical therapies for treating children with strabismus, a condition more commonly referred to as crossed eyes. A small incision is made in the tissue that covers the eye, allowing the surgeon to reposition one or more of the eye's muscles for proper alignment.