Author: Gary Wortz MD
Recovery after cosmetic eye procedures is the postoperative healing period during which swelling, bruising, and tissue remodeling gradually resolve, with timelines ranging from a few days for...
What’s New in Combined Glaucoma and Cataract Care?
Combined glaucoma and cataract care is a surgical approach that addresses both conditions in a single operative session, most often by pairing phacoemulsification with a minimally invasive...
What Are iDose and Sustained Release Implants for Glaucoma?
iDose and sustained release implants for glaucoma are small intracameral devices designed to deliver IOP-lowering medication directly inside the eye over extended periods, potentially reducing or...
Goniotomy vs Stenting: Which Glaucoma Approach Is Best?
Goniotomy and trabecular micro-bypass stenting are two minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) that lower intraocular pressure by targeting the trabecular meshwork, the eye’s primary...
What Is Cataract Surgery with iStent, Hydrus, or Canaloplasty?
Cataract surgery with iStent, Hydrus, or canaloplasty is a combined procedure that removes the clouded natural lens while simultaneously addressing glaucoma through a minimally invasive glaucoma...
Laser Eye Treatments: Types, Benefits & What to Expect
Laser eye treatment is a category of refractive surgical procedures that reshape the cornea so light focuses correctly on the retina, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact...
What Are the Best Tips for Living with Glaucoma Daily?
Glaucoma is a group of progressive eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often through elevated intraocular pressure, and can gradually reduce peripheral vision over time. Managing the...
Retina Surgery: Procedures, Conditions Treated & Recovery
Retina surgery is a group of specialized procedures that repair, preserve, or restore the delicate neural tissue lining the back of the eye. These operations address sight-threatening conditions...
Diabetic Retinopathy
Understanding Diabetes-Related Vision Loss and How It’s Treated
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and one of the leading causes of vision loss in working-age adults. It...
Macular Degeneration
Understanding a Leading Cause of Central Vision Loss
Macular degeneration — more formally known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — is a common retinal condition that affects the macula,...








