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...

What eye conditions and procedures do you treat?
We provide consultations and treatment for vision correction procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and implantable lenses; enhancement surgery after previous vision correction; cataract surgery and IOL exc...

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...

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...

Can I have an examination now and decide about surgery later?
Of course. You can have your eyes examined, review your options, and take time to decide whether to proceed with surgery. In non-urgent cases, monitoring or nonsurgical treatment may be appropriate. U...

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 ...

Why does vision sometimes get worse again after laser eye surgery?
There are several possible reasons, including progression of myopia, dry eye, residual astigmatism, corneal changes, and age-related changes in the natural lens. A vision test and detailed corneal exa...

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...

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...

Why do I need a retinal examination before cataract surgery?
Retinal conditions such as epiretinal membrane, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can affect visual outcomes and the choice of IOL. When indicated, we perform a dilated retina...

My vision is still blurry after cataract surgery. Do I need another operation?
Not necessarily. Blurry vision after cataract surgery can have several causes, including residual nearsightedness or astigmatism, dry eye, posterior capsule opacification, IOL position, or retinal dis...

I have severe halos after receiving a multifocal IOL. Can the lens be replaced?
An IOL exchange may be an option, but first we check for other causes of glare or halos, such as residual astigmatism, dry eye, posterior capsule opacification, or lens decentration. Lens exchange doe...