Common Conditions Blepharitis – This is an inflammation of the edges of the eyelids. They look crusty, flaky, and often red. This condition is very common. [Click here] to read more about it. Corneal Abrasion - A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface of the cornea. The cornea is the clear outer layer on the front of the eye. Corneal abrasions can be very painful. [Click here] to read more about it. Dry Eye Syndrome – This is a condition in which your eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears do not have the normal chemical makeup. [Click here] to read more about it. Posterior Vitreous Detachment (Flashes and Floaters) – These are specks, squiggles, or bright flashes in your field of vision. Usually they come and go quickly. [Click here] to read more about it. Glaucoma - Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. [Click here] to read more about it. Uveitis - Uveitis is a general term for inflammation of the uvea, which is a tissue inside the eye. [Click here] to read more about it. Common Procedures Cataract Surgery – This is a procedure in which your surgeon removes a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye and replaces it with an artificial lens (lens implant). Dr. Chan performs cataract surgery on a regular basis. [Click here] to read more about it. Corneal Transplant – This is a procedure in which a cloudy or misshaped cornea is removed and replaced with a clear one. The cornea is the clear dome on the front of the eye. [Click here] to read more about it. |
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