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.
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