In-Office Ocular Surgery

At First Eye Care Downtown Dallas, we provide a variety of in-office surgical procedures when needed.

• Corneal foreign body removal
• Conjunctival foreign body removal
• Eyelid foreign body removal
• Eyelash epilation
• Punctal dilation
• Canalicular probing
• Nasolacrimal duct probing
• Lacrimal duct closure
• Tissue glue closure
• Amniotic membrane insert
• Selective laser trabeculoplasty
• Removal of foreign body from the lacrimal passages

Additional Information on Ocular Surgery

• Corneal Foreign Body Removal – We provide same-day emergency treatment for corneal foreign bodies.
• Dilation of the Lacrimal Punctum – Punctal dilation is an effective treatment for several types of ocular infection and excessive watering.
• Closure of the Lacrimal Punctum – Closure of the lacrimal punctum is indicated in the treatment of various forms of ocular surface disease.
• Laser Vision Correction – Read what the FDA has to say about LASIK surgery, approved laser technology, and the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.
• Laser Surgery for Glaucoma – Procedure can reduce or eliminate the need for using eyedrops in patients with glaucoma.
• Keratoconus Surgery – Modern treatment options range from corneal cross-linking therapy to full-thickness corneal transplants.
• Corneal Transplantation Surgery – Over 40,000 corneal transplant surgeries are performed in the United States each year. Learn about the conditions that require treatment with corneal transplantation and the risks and benefits associated with the surgery.
• PROKERA: Self-retaining Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane – The therapeutic properties of amniotic membrane tissue promote healing in many forms of ocular surface disease.

To schedule an appointment with our doctor, please call (214) 220-2425.