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:
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Corneal
Transplantation With current technology
corneal transplantation is an out-patient technique performed
under local anesthetic
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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. |
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Trauma
Surgery Restoration of anterior segment
structures. |
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Excimer
Laser Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) for varying
corneal conditions. The use of laser greatly enhances
accuracy and fast recovery |
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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).
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Combination
surgery for complex ocular conditions requiring
the collaboration of other specialists such as RETINA
or GLAUCOMA specialists.. |