Laser Eye Surgery

Glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye conditions can blur your vision and even lead to blindness without the proper treatment. At Spark Eye Care, laser eye surgery is available for adults to improve their sight and optimize their long-term eye health. Dr. Plummer uses advanced laser technologies in the office during your surgery and provides personalized after-care to help your eyes heal fully. Call the Kyle, Texas, office today to find out if you’re a candidate for laser eye surgery or book a consultation online.

What is laser eye surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a treatment option for several conditions that aren’t manageable with medications and other nonsurgical strategies.

Spark Eye Care offers two types of laser eye surgery for adults:

Laser glaucoma surgery

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases where elevated eye pressures damage the optic nerve and can lead to permanent vision loss.

Laser glaucoma surgery (trabeculoplasty) uses laser energy to improve the natural drainage of fluid from your eye to reduce pressure and lower your risk for vision loss.

Recent studies have confirmed that laser treatment is superior to eye drops, providing lasting vision protection and reducing the burden of medications.

Laser treatments after cataract surgery

During cataract surgery, a surgeon removes the natural lens that has turned cloudy and replaces it with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). Over time, a film of scar tissue can form over the lens, blurring your vision.

Posterior capsulotomy is a laser procedure that may be necessary after cataract surgery to keep your vision clear. Laser energy opens up the lens to allow light to pass through.

Dr. Plummer completes a thorough eye exam to assess your eye health and vision before recommending laser eye surgery.

What are the benefits of laser eye surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a minimally invasive treatment that improves eye health and vision without extended downtime.

Dr. Plummer completes laser surgeries for glaucoma and post-cataract care in the office, and typically, the procedures are painless and only last a few minutes.

While laser eye surgery isn’t an option for everyone, candidates who qualify generally achieve high-quality outcomes that support their long-term eye health.

Dr. Plummer personalizes a surgery plan to your unique health challenges and provides comprehensive after-care to ensure you heal fully.

How is the recovery period after laser eye surgery?

After laser glaucoma surgery, you can expect to go back to your usual routine within a day or two. Your eyes may feel sore or swollen, but these issues resolve quickly. You might also have blurred vision for some time, which clears as your eye heals.

If you have a laser treatment to restore your vision after cataract surgery, your vision should clear almost immediately. Dr. Plummer may prescribe medicated eye drops a few days after your procedure. Most people can return to work and other activities without any downtime.

Call Spark Eye Care today to schedule a laser eye surgery consultation or book an appointment online.