Dr Raviv is a fellowship trained corneal specialist specializing in the latest corneal treatments and refractive surgery.You may be referred to our office for some of the following corneal conditions:

  LASIK complications   Blepharitis
  Keratoconus   Pterygium
  Recurrent Erosion   Corneal Cloudiness
  Dry Eye   Corneal Infections / Ulcer

 

Here are some of the latest techniques offered:

  Corneal Transplantation – With current technology corneal transplantation is an out-patient technique performed under local anesthetic
  Lamellar Surgery – Dr. Raviv utilizes the newest microkeratome devices to allow the quickest recovery with best results. He can treat corneal scars and irregularities (even from previous refractive surgery) utilizing a safe transplant technique that tremendously decreases the chance of tissue rejection.
  Trauma Surgery – Restoration of anterior segment structures.
  Excimer Laser Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) for varying corneal conditions. The use of laser greatly enhances accuracy and fast recovery
  Correction of LASIK Complications – While complications are rare from LASIK, it is a surgical procedure and they can occur. Risk of complication has been shown to be higher if the procedure is done without proper preoperative evaluation or in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon. Dr. Raviv has treated and published his techniques for dealing with many LASIK complications including corneal scarring and irregularity, basement membrane disease, and suturing for flap striea (wrinkles in the cornea).
  Combination surgery for complex ocular conditions requiring the collaboration of other specialists such as RETINA or GLAUCOMA specialists..