Pneumatic peripheral keratotomy is one of the popular type of ocular surgery widely used to treat eye problems

 

Ocular Surgery is medical surgery performed upon the eye or its posterior adnexa, usually by a specialist ophthalmologist. The eye is such a delicate organ and needs utmost care prior to, during, and immediately after a surgical procedure. A qualified ophthalmologist will take into consideration a variety of factors before performing any surgical procedures, especially if the procedure will require the use of an ocular laser or an ocular implant. An ocular surgeon who is well-trained will perform an initial examination, order tests, and review images.

This surgery can be divided into two types: open surgery (UV) and closed surgery (COS). Open ocular surgery is the type of ocular surgery that occurs when the surgeon removes a blemish such as a cataract; COS surgery is the removal of a venous clot. These blemishes are typically caused by trauma to the eye, such as in the case of cataracts. Blepharospasm or tearing can also cause tears to occur, as in the case of vitreoretinal tears. In order for the surgeon to achieve a successful result, he or she must remove the tearing component and ensure that the tissue around the lesion is undamaged.

There are also other different types of surgery that may be performed, depending on the situation and problem. One common surgery that is used to treat eye problems is called PRK or Pneumatic Peripheral Keratotomy. In this procedure, the surgeon removes excess skin from around the cornea, along with the affected corneal tissue.

Prior to performing any type of ocular surgery on the patient, a thorough examination must be done. The initial exam is done to diagnose any problems that a patient may have with his or her vision. During this examination, the iris, the pupil, and the cornea are checked.