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If there is bleeding inside my eye, will I need surgery right away?

It depends on what caused the bleeding and the condition of the retina. In some cases, vitreous hemorrhage can be monitored while the blood clears. However, prompt evaluation and possibly surgery may be needed if a retinal tear or detachment is present or if the bleeding persists.

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What are the warning signs of retinal detachment?

Symptoms may include a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, a curtain-like shadow across part of your vision, or sudden visual loss. Retinal detachment is often painless, so you should have ...
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When is it safe to fly after retinal detachment surgery?

The timing depends on the type of bubble placed inside your eye. Flying while any air or gas remains can cause the bubble to expand as cabin pressure decreases, leading to a dangerous rise in eye pres...
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Can retinal detachment happen again after surgery?

Yes. Retinal detachment can recur because of a new retinal break, remaining traction, or proliferative vitreoretinopathy, among other causes. Keep your scheduled retinal follow-up appointments, and se...
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Which type of appointment should I book?

When making your appointment, let us know your current symptoms and whether you have had eye surgery before. We can help direct you to the appropriate service, such as vision correction, cataract care...
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Can I drive myself home after my eye examination?

We recommend using public transportation rather than driving to your comprehensive eye examination, whether or not pupil dilation is planned. Dilating drops can cause glare and blurred near vision for...
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Can I have LASIK or LASEK if I have dry eyes?

In some cases, yes, but it is important to assess and manage dry eye first. An unstable tear film can affect preoperative measurements and may worsen dryness after surgery. If necessary, we treat the ...
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Is enhancement surgery possible after SMILE?

Some patients may be candidates for further vision correction after SMILE. We first assess the depth of the original treatment, remaining corneal tissue, corneal shape, current refractive error, and t...
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What are my options if another laser procedure is not safe for my corneas?

If further corneal laser treatment is not appropriate, glasses, contact lenses, or an implantable lens may be considered, depending on the eye. If corneal ectasia is suspected, stabilizing the cornea ...
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. Will I still need glasses after cataract surgery?

That depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) implanted and the condition of your eyes. A monofocal IOL is generally designed to provide clear vision at one focal distance, while some multifocal ...
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Is a more expensive multifocal lens necessarily better?

Not necessarily. The best choice depends on factors such as how often you drive at night, the distance at which you usually read or use your phone, and the health of your cornea and retina. The goal i...
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What is a Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), and what are its advantages?

A Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is an intraocular lens whose optical power can be adjusted with light after cataract surgery. Its main advantage is that nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism ...
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Can I have cataract surgery if I previously had LASIK or LASEK?

Yes. However, previous LASIK or LASEK changes the shape of the cornea, which can make calculating the correct IOL power more challenging. Pre-existing irregular astigmatism or higher-order aberrations...