VuMax II Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) – for high resolution eye imaging
The Erdey Searcy Eye Group has the distinction of being one of the few practices in Ohio that has acquired Ultrasonic Biomicroscopy (UBM) technology! High Frequency Ultrasound imaging of the… read more
Intacs (Intrastromal Cornea Ring Segments)
Intacs (Intrastromal Cornea Ring Segments) INTACS inserts are indicated for the correction of mild myopia ( 1 to 3 diopters). INTACS® are tiny and virtually invisible plastic arcs that are… read more
Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eye is higher than the optic nerve can tolerate. This causes gradual damage to the individual nerve fibers that make… read more
Flashes and Floaters
View: Flashes and Floaters What are floaters? Floaters are sometimes seen as small dark clumps, specks or whispy clouds. You can better see them when looking at a plain background,… read more
Erdey Lasik Flap Elevator
Richard A. Erdey, MD Columbus, OH Complications arising from LASIK Enhancement constitute a significant risk factor in cornea surgery today. Various reports indicate enhancement rates of between 8% and 20%…. read more
Diabetic Eye Health
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition resulting when the pancreas slows down or stops secreting insulin. This prevents the body from using and storing sugar properly. High blood-sugar… read more
Custom Laser Vision Correction (LASIK, PRK)
Custom wavefront ablation is a modification of conventional Laser Vision Correction. All of the eye’s unique visual errors are first measured and then downloaded into the laser for subsequent treatment… read more
CK (Conductive Keratoplasty)
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), a U.S. FDA approved procedure, utilizes the controlled release of radio-frequency energy, instead of laser, to reshape the cornea. A thin probe to apply this energy to… read more
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
PRK can correct near and farsightedness and astigmatism using the cool Excimer laser light to gently remove the top layer of corneal tissue. The laser is precisely computer guided and… read more
Presbyopia Intraocular Lenses
Accommodation refers to the ability of the crystalline lens (located behind the pupil ) of the eye to change shape in order to bring into focus objects located at different… read more
LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomeilusis)
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most technically advanced refractive procedures available today. It combines two procedures, Keratomeilusis and Excimer laser photoablation to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. A… read more
Iris Reconstructive Intraocular Lens
Doctors have been transplanting corneas for years, but they’ve never been able to implant an iris…until now. Last spring, Mtima Davis was securing a load with a bungee cord when… read more