Eye Surgery Center of Chattanooga, TN

Cataracts occur when there is a clouding of your eye’s natural lens. Most people correlate cataracts with aging, but they are sometimes proven to be derived from other factors.

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that helps focus light for sharp, clear vision. When the cornea becomes damaged or diseased, it can lead to blurred vision, discomfort, and other vision problems that may require specialized eye care treatment.

The optic nerve carries information from the eye to the brain, so when the optic nerve is impaired, you can lose your vision. The term Glaucoma encompasses a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve.

Oculoplastics refers to surgical procedures designed to improve the function and appearance of the eyelids, skin and muscle tissue surrounding the eye, forehead, and face.

YAG and SLT lasers are commonly used to treat certain eye conditions quickly and safely. YAG laser is often performed after cataract surgery to clear cloudiness that can develop behind the lens implant, while SLT laser helps lower eye pressure in patients with glaucoma by improving fluid drainage within the eye.