The retina is a light-sensitive tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye. The retina has layers of neurons, called photoreceptor cells that are interconnected by synapses.
Cataract surgery has an overall success rate of 98 percent. Continuous innovations in techniques and instruments allow our Cleveland, Ohio cataract surgeons to treat more patients while keeping costs down and improving the quality of patient care.
What is CTAK?
CTAK stands for Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty, a new and advanced treatment for keratoconus—a condition where the cornea (the clear front part of your eye) becomes thin and bulges outwards, causing vision problems.
What is SMILE Surgery?
ReLEx Smile uses state-of-the-art femtosecond technology to create a high-precision thin circular disc of tissue that is removed through a small incision in the cornea. The incision made with SMILE is less than 4 mm.
Some patients are not candidates for LASIK because of thin corneas, high prescriptions, dry eye, etc. Traditionally, the Cleveland Eye Clinic surgeons have used PRK/ASA for these eyes, which is a great procedure, but it takes longer to heal. SMILE is a good alternative allowing for the safety profile that PRK provides for certain eyes, but with quick healing similar to LASIK.