- Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude);
PhD (laser physics) - Over 25,000 LASIK and cataract procedures (including on over 3,000 doctors)
- Introduced bladeless all-laser LASIK to the state
- Implanted the state's first new premium lens for cataract surgery
- Was the first surgeon in the US to perform a new Intacs surgery to treat severe keratoconus
- Helped patients from 40 states and 55 countries
- International referral center for cataract surgery and treating LASIK complications
- Read Dr. Wang's book: LASIK Vision Correction
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Pterygium FAQs
Wang Vision Cataract and LASIK Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Why do people need pterygium surgery?
Pterygiums will be removed if they obstruct the patient's vision, and cause significant irritation or cosmetic concerns.
Who is not a good candidate for pterygium surgery?
Patients with eye problems like glaucoma or dry eyes may not be good candidates for pterygium surgery. Uncontrolled high blood pressure or thyroid disease may also cause problems.
Does pterygium surgery leave any visible scars?
Pterygium surgery rarely leaves large visible scars.
Is pterygium surgery permanent?
No. Some studies indicate that even after surgery, the recurrence rate of a pterygium can be as high as 40 percent. The recurrence is sometimes larger than the original pterygium. Dr. Wang minimizes this risk by using fibrin glue rather than stitches after removal of the pterygium.
How long does pterygium surgery take?
Pterygium surgery typically takes less than a half hour.
If you're interested in pterygium surgery, choose experience and technology. Choose Wang Vision Institute of Nashville, Tennessee. Call or email us today.
