DR. HEMANG C. PATEL M.D.
NPI 1710911219
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Indianapolis, IN

Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This procedure, aimed at treating glaucoma, involves creating a small pathway in the eye to allow fluid to drain more effectively. This helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve, preserving your vision.

This procedure involves creating a new pathway for fluid to flow out of your eye using a tissue graft. It helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to your optic nerve, improving eye health and vision.

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

A revision or repair of an operative wound of the eye is a procedure to fix complications from a previous eye surgery. It involves addressing issues like infection, healing problems, or incorrect positioning of surgical materials. The goal is to promote proper healing and restore optimal eye function.

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

Destruction of lens tissue using a laser is a medical procedure aimed at treating eye conditions like cataracts. A laser is employed to break down the affected lens tissue, which is then removed. This allows the insertion of an artificial lens to improve vision.

This procedure involves placing a small implant into your tear duct. The implant slowly releases medication to your eye, helping manage conditions like dry eyes or glaucoma. It's a simple, quick procedure typically performed under local anesthesia.

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.