by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | Vision Correction
Isaac Porter, MD from Lowry Porter Ophthalmology explains the basics of corneal transplantation, which is one of the most successful transplants in humans. Patients with cloudy, hazy, swollen, or scarred corneas may benefit from a transplant. Modern surgical...
by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | General Eye Care
Dry eye syndrome can cause blurred vision when tears do not coat the cornea properly. This can result in irritation of the corneal surface, which must be smooth along with the tear film to see clearly. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to...
by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | Vision Correction
Dr. Porter explains DSEK, a selective corneal transplant procedure where only the inner layer of the cornea is replaced. This can improve vision in patients with a cloudy or swollen cornea in cases like Fuchs’ Dystrophy and edema following eye surgery. Welcome...
by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | Vision Correction
Isaac Porter, MD explains penetrating keratoplasty, a full-thickness corneal transplant, which may be needed for patients with swollen, cloudy corneas, keratoconus, or inherited diseases. Corneal transplantation is one of the most successful types of transplantation...
by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | General Eye Care
Sleeping in contacts is very dangerous for your eyes. Contacts should always be removed at night to help lower the risk of an eye infection. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD from Raleigh to learn why you shouldn’t sleep wearing...
