Author Archives for Rob Schertzer

Corneal Topography

April 12, 2016 3:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Corneal Topography

Corneal topography is a computer-assisted procedure used to measure the curvature of the cornea, the clear front window of the... View Article


Corneal ulcers

March 26, 2015 12:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Corneal ulcers

Corneal ulcers, or keratitis, can form due to trauma to the cornea, eyelid disease, severe dry eye, fungus, herpes simplex... View Article


Congenital Glaucoma

March 25, 2015 2:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Congenital Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which transmits the images you see from the eye to the brain.... View Article


Peripheral Iridotomy

2:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Peripheral Iridotomy

If your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) suspects that you have “narrow” or “closed” angles, this means that the drainage channel of... View Article


Posterior Capsulotomy

10:39 am Published by Comments Off on Posterior Capsulotomy

A posterior (YAG) capsulotomy is a laser procedure that sometimes is necessary after cataract surgery. View Video During cataract surgery,... View Article


Intraocular Lenses

9:28 am Published by Comments Off on Intraocular Lenses

An intraocular lens (IOL) is a tiny, lightweight, clear plastic or silicone disc placed in the eye during cataract surgery.... View Article


Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) is a laser surgical procedure used for patients with open-angle glaucoma to help lower intraocular pressure (IOP).... View Article