Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a corneal transplant. It is the most commonly-performed transplantation procedure in the world, and involves the replacement of a damaged cornea with a healthy one from a donor. The goal of the procedure is to improve patients' visual activity.

To protect the health and wellbeing of our patients and staff, Silk Vision is implementing some enhanced safety standards in our offices, common areas, and patient exam rooms. We closely monitor all recommendations and guidelines made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Virginia Board of Medicine. Here are some of the measures you can expect on your next visit.

Did you know Keratoconus affects 1 in every 2,000 people living in the U.S.? If you're unfamiliar with the disorder, Dr. Silk has created a video explaining what Keratoconus is and how we treat it at Silk Vision.

As the world adjusts to social distancing practices, people are turning to technology to help them connect. Like a company holding team meetings via video chat, the healthcare industry is turning to telemedicine for non-emergency medical care. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines telemedicine as “healing from a distance,” and it comes with more than a few benefits. We are proud to offer telemedicine at Silk Vision & Surgical Center.

It’s AMD awareness month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Silk Vision & Surgical Center are reminding people with AMD that treatment is possible. Learning about the disease is one of the best ways for you to be aware of the symptoms and get treatment for yourself or a loved one.