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Understanding Your Options

A recommended treatment or procedure can feel overwhelming without context. Knowing what a procedure involves, what to expect during recovery, and what results are realistic helps guests make confident, informed decisions and approach their care with far less anxiety than they might otherwise feel.

This library covers the full range of treatments and procedures available at Boling Vision Center. Each entry links to a dedicated page with a thorough explanation of the procedure, what to expect before, during, and after, and the questions guests most commonly ask before proceeding.

If you have questions about a treatment or procedure that isn't covered here, or want to discuss how a particular option applies to your specific situation, our team is always glad to help. Schedule a consultation at any of our four Northern Indiana locations today.

Vision Correction Procedures

For guests seeking permanent freedom from glasses and contact lenses, Boling Vision Center offers the full range of vision correction procedures. The right option depends on the individual's prescription, corneal anatomy, age, and lifestyle goals, and is determined through a thorough consultation and evaluation.

  • LASIK: The world's most performed elective surgical procedure, using a femtosecond laser to create a corneal flap and an excimer laser to reshape the underlying tissue. Rapid recovery, with most guests seeing clearly within 24 hours.
  • PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): A surface laser procedure that reshapes the cornea without creating a flap, preferred for guests with thinner corneas or certain occupational requirements. Equivalent long-term outcomes to LASIK with a slightly longer recovery.
  • EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens): An additive lens implanted behind the iris without removing corneal tissue, offering exceptional visual quality and a reversible, future-proof correction for guests who aren't ideal laser candidates.
  • Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): Replaces the eye's natural lens with a premium IOL, addressing a wide range of prescriptions and presbyopia while permanently eliminating the possibility of future cataract development.
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Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes the eye's clouded natural lens and replaces it with a precisely selected artificial intraocular lens. Modern cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and most successful procedures in medicine, and at Boling Vision Center, it is performed at our on-site Joint Commission-certified INSIGHT Surgery Center with the full range of premium lens options.

  • Standard Cataract Surgery: Restores clear distance vision with a monofocal IOL. Covered by Medicare and most medical insurance when medically indicated.
  • Premium Cataract Surgery: Incorporates advanced multifocal, EDOF, toric, or light-adjustable IOLs to address presbyopia and astigmatism alongside the cataract, significantly reducing or eliminating glasses dependence after surgery.
  • Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Uses a femtosecond laser for enhanced precision in key surgical steps, particularly valuable for guests choosing premium IOLs.

Glaucoma Treatments

Glaucoma management at Boling Vision Center spans the full range of treatment options, from medical therapy and monitoring to interventional procedures for guests whose condition requires more than drops alone.

  • Medical Management: Prescription eye drops to lower intraocular pressure and protect the optic nerve.
  • Laser Treatments: In-office laser procedures, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) to improve fluid drainage and reduce pressure.
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): A range of micro-scale surgical procedures that lower intraocular pressure with minimal tissue disruption and rapid recovery, often performed in combination with cataract surgery.

Retinal Treatments

The retina requires specialized treatment options that address the complex and often urgent conditions affecting it. Boling Vision Center's Medical Retina Center offers the following in-office retinal treatments.

  • Anti-VEGF Injections: The primary treatment for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vascular conditions. Injected into the vitreous cavity to block abnormal vessel growth and reduce macular swelling.
  • Laser Photocoagulation: Targeted laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and certain macular conditions.
  • Valeda Light Therapy: A non-invasive photobiomodulation treatment for dry AMD, available at select practices including Boling Vision Center.

Corneal Treatments & Surgery

Corneal conditions require a range of treatment approaches depending on the nature, severity, and layers of the cornea involved.

  • Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK): Excimer laser removal of superficial corneal scarring or dystrophy affecting vision or comfort.
  • Corneal Cross-Linking: The only treatment that halts the progression of keratoconus by strengthening the corneal collagen bonds.
  • Intracorneal Ring Segments: Arc-shaped implants that help regularize the corneal cone in keratoconus.
  • DMEK (Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty): Advanced partial-thickness transplant replacing only the diseased endothelial layer, offering rapid recovery and low rejection rates.
  • DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty): Partial-thickness transplant replacing the anterior corneal layers while preserving the host endothelium.
  • Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP): Full-thickness corneal transplant for advanced corneal disease affecting all layers.
  • Amniotic Membrane Transplantation: Biological treatment supporting healing of persistent epithelial defects and severe ocular surface disease.

Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Treatments

Dry eye disease requires targeted, individualized treatment that addresses the specific mechanisms driving the condition. Boling Vision Center's Cornea & Ocular Surface Center offers the full range of dry eye therapies.

  • Prescription Anti-Inflammatory Drops: Cyclosporine and lifitegrast formulations targeting the inflammatory cycle at the ocular surface.
  • Meibomian Gland Treatment (iLux): Thermal expression treatment clearing blocked meibomian glands and restoring the lipid layer of the tear film.
  • BlephEx Eyelid Cleaning: In-office treatment removing bacterial biofilm and Demodex debris from the lid margins.
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy: Targets abnormal lid margin vessels driving meibomian gland inflammation.
  • Celluma Light Therapy: Low-level light therapy reducing periocular inflammation and supporting ocular surface healing.
  • Punctal Occlusion: Reduces tear drainage to retain more of the tears being produced on the ocular surface.
  • Scleral Lenses: Specialty contact lenses providing continuous hydration and optical correction for moderate to severe dry eye.
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Pediatric Eye Treatments

Children's eye conditions require treatments adapted to the developing visual system and the practical realities of caring for young patients.

  • Amblyopia Treatment: Corrective lenses, patching, atropine drops, and vision therapy to stimulate the weaker eye and develop stronger visual pathways.
  • Strabismus Treatment: Glasses, patching, vision therapy, prism lenses, and surgical correction of the eye muscles.
  • Myopia Management: Orthokeratology, multifocal contact lenses, and low-dose atropine to slow myopia progression in children.
  • Pediatric Eye Injury Management: Prompt evaluation and treatment of the full range of ocular injuries in children.

A Note on This Library

The information in this library is written to be accurate and genuinely useful, but it is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. Treatment recommendations are always individualized based on the specific condition, its severity, and the individual guest's anatomy, health, and goals. What is appropriate for one guest may not be appropriate for another, and the information here is intended to inform and support rather than to prescribe.

If something you read raises a question or concern, bring it to your next appointment. Our team is always glad to discuss how a particular treatment applies to your specific situation.

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Why Choose Boling Vision Center?

Boling Vision Center offers the full spectrum of ophthalmic treatments and procedures under one roof, delivered by experienced providers in a practice built around advanced technology, genuine attentiveness, and a standard of care that goes well beyond the expected.

With four Northern Indiana locations, an on-site Joint Commission-certified surgery center, and over 65 years of trusted community care, we're the practice Northern Indiana trusts for the treatments that matter most. Amazing happens here.

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