Eye Surgery
As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Szymarek is trained and skilled in laser and surgical treatment of many different eye conditions.
Cataract
When cataracts start to affect your vision and activities of daily living, they are removed with cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a minimally invasive surgery and is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. During surgery, Dr. Szymarek will remove the cloudy lens (cataract) and replace it with an intraocular lens implant. This implant is very safe for the eye and will last for the rest of your life. The surgery can often be performed without the need for numbing injections or sutures.
Glaucoma
Dr. Szymarek is a Fellowship Trained Glaucoma Specialist and Surgeon skilled in managing glaucoma both medically and surgically.
Glaucoma surgery refers to various surgical procedures performed to treat glaucoma, a group of eye conditions characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) that can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss. The primary goal of glaucoma surgery is to reduce intraocular pressure and preserve the patient’s vision
Cornea
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye. It plays a crucial role in focusing light entering the eye onto the retina and facilitating clear vision.
There are a number of conditions that can affect the corneal surface, such as recurrent corneal erosions (RCE), corneal dystrophies, corneal scars, and pterygium.
Yag laser capsulotomy
A YAG laser capsulotomy is performed to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common condition that occurs after cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) which is implanted into the native lens capsule to restore vision. However, over time, the residual lens capsule may become cloudy, leading to blurred vision, halos, and other visual disturbances.
Glaucoma laser
Laser procedures aim to improve the outflow of aqueous humor. SLT is used to treat open-angle glaucoma. It is performed in the office and is safe, painless, and non-invasive. Several clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of SLT as a first-line glaucoma treatment.
Eye Lid
Dr. Szymarek is trained in the removal of eyelid lesions, excision of chalazions, and blepharoplasty, which is the removal of excess upper eyelid skin that may droop down and interfere with your vision.