Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, or micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, is commonly called MIGS, and it is an advanced approach to glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, often as a result of high pressure within the eye. There is no cure for glaucoma, but MIGS procedures can lower eye… Read More

Glaucoma is a common eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve and requires treatment in order to prevent permanent vision loss. While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are several options to manage the disease. Laser treatments can be an effective tool to manage the effects of glaucoma, and they may help… Read More

What is the trabeculectomy procedure? Trabeculectomy surgery is when a new drainage site is created to help filter the fluid inside the eye. The new drainage site allows for fluid to flow into a space under the clear tissue or conjunctivae of the eye forming a small blister or bleb. Inside a healthy eye, there… Read More

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) – An Alternative to Laser Vision Correction Refractive lens exchange, or RLE, is a way to reduce your dependence on corrective eyewear by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial lens. RLE treatments can be helpful for patients who may not candidates for LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures…. Read More

For patients who may not be candidates for all-laser LASIK, our eye surgeons offer PRK (photorefractive keractectomy) refractive surgery as an alternative. PRK is a procedure that was the predecessor to LASIK surgery and can still offer excellent vision correction for the right patient. Just like LASIK, PRK uses advanced excimer laser to reshape the… Read More

Although most patients with refractive errors typically make good candidates for LASIK eye surgery, the procedure may not be ideal for every individual seeking vision correction. Reasons why someone may need to seek an alternative method include dry eyes, thin corneas, or military service. At Eye Doctors of Washington, your overall well-being is our priority,… Read More

With the newest advancements in optical technology, our eye surgeons can help slow the progression of glaucoma for cataract surgery patients. The iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent is the smallest medical device ever approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The iStent® offers relief from pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma and can… Read More