LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley - Dr. Gary Kawesch

It is all too easy to take our vision for granted–until something goes wrong. While there are many things we can do to protect our eyes and prevent or delay vision loss, some eye disorders are age-related. Others result from systemic disease. Fortunately, ophthalmology specialties target many areas of eye disease and treatment. Research is ongoing, and new treatments and cures are on the horizon.

Why There are Ophthalmology Sub-Specialties

The complexity of the eye and it interrelationship with the rest of the body require that ophthalmologists specialize in different types of treatment and surgical intervention. Pediatric eye disorders are very different from those of the older population such as cataracts. While LASIK isn’t for everyone, everyone generally needs refractive correction, eventually.

Eye infections and infestations can be complicated; systemic disease can develop secondary macular, retinal or other disorders; cancers can require extensive surgery, and functional corrective surgery may create defects that can be corrected or improved with oculoplastic surgery. No one physician can master all of these specialties, but specialization concentrates studies and practice in one or more related areas.

Choosing Your Ophthalmologist

When you seek care from an ophthalmologist ask what his or her specializations are. If you need more specialized treatment than your ophthalmologist offers, he or she can give you referrals and coordinate care to give you the best possible outcomes.

When you need an experienced ophthalmologist for your refractive correction, laser eye surgery or cataract treatment in the San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland area please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch at Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley for your specialized consultation.