Thursday, 03 August 2023
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and systems in the body, including the eyes. This disease can be highly variable and its symptoms can manifest in different ways in different patients.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Summer is a time of year filled with fun and outdoor activities, but it also presents challenges for eye health. Prolonged exposure to the sun, chlorine from swimming pools, sand, and other factors can negatively affect our eyes. In this blog, we give you some tips and practical measures to protect your eyes during the summer, allowing you to enjoy the season while maintaining clear and healthy vision.
Thursday, 20 July 2023
Each year, most schools require parents of students to have a pediatric ophthalmology screening as part of their enrollment requirements, with the goal of detecting possible childhood vision problems.
Thursday, 13 July 2023
Strabismus (crossed eye) is a condition in which the eyes are not aligned with each other. In other words, one eye deviates in a different direction than the other.
Thursday, 06 July 2023
In today's digital age, electronic devices have become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones and tablets to laptops and monitors, they are spending more and more time in front of screens. However, this excessive use can have negative consequences for our eye health. One of the most common problems associated with prolonged use of electronic devices is eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome.
Thursday, 29 June 2023
Hypertensive retinopathy is an eye complication caused by chronic, uncontrolled high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, exerts excessive force on blood vessels, which can cause damage to different organs in the body, including the eyes.
Thursday, 22 June 2023
The cornea is the transparent front window of the eye that covers the colored iris and round pupil. Light is focused as it passes through the cornea and pupil, so we can see.
Thursday, 15 June 2023
The Sahara dust phenomenon has become a recurrent problem in several regions of the world, including the Dominican Republic and other areas near the Atlantic. This dust, composed of mineral particles and other elements transported by the wind from the Sahara desert, can have a significant impact on human health.
Monday, 12 June 2023
Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the exocrine glands, such as the salivary and lacrimal glands. This condition can have a significant impact on eye health, as the lacrimal glands are responsible for producing the amount of tears needed to keep the eyes lubricated and protected.
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. It is usually caused by the accumulation of fluid in the front part of the eye, increasing intraocular pressure.
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Blepharoplasty, a highly effective surgical procedure, is designed to remove excess skin from the eyelids. As the years go by, the eyelids tend to stretch and the muscles that support them weaken. As a result, excess fat accumulates in both the upper and lower eyelids, which can lead to drooping eyebrows, drooping upper eyelids and bags under the eyes.
Thursday, 18 May 2023
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