Have you heard about the vitrectomy procedure?

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Vitrectomy is an ophthalmic surgical procedure performed to treat a variety of conditions affecting the back of the eye, specifically the vitreous cavity. This cavity is filled with a clear gel called the vitreous humor, which takes up about 80% of the volume of the eye and helps maintain its shape. During a vitrectomy, this vitreous gel is removed and, depending on the case, may be replaced with saline, gas, or silicone oil to maintain the shape of the eye.

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First aid for common eye problems

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Eye emergencies encompass a variety of situations, such as cuts, scrapes, objects caught in the eye, burns, chemical exposure, and blunt force injuries to the eye or eyelid. In addition, certain eye infections and conditions such as blood clots or glaucoma may also require urgent medical attention. Since the eye is particularly vulnerable to injury, any of these situations can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.

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Rubbing your eyes is a habit that worsens keratoconus

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Keratoconus is a disease that thins and deforms the cornea, affecting vision. Although rubbing your eyes seems harmless, this habit is especially harmful to those who suffer from this condition, accelerating its progress and aggravating symptoms.

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Oculomotor Nerve Palsy

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Oculomotor palsies are a group of disorders that affect the muscles that control eye movement. These palsies can interfere with the ability to move the eyes in a coordinated manner, leading to double vision (diplopia), difficulty focusing, and problems with balance and eye coordination.

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What are prism lenses?

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Prism lenses are a special type of optical lens designed to correct eye alignment problems, such as diplopia (double vision) and other forms of strabismus. Unlike traditional lenses, which only correct refractive problems such as nearsightedness or astigmatism, prism lenses bend light so that the eyes can align images correctly.

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How does hypertension affect your vision?

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that can have adverse effects on various parts of the body, including vision. Although it is common to think of hypertension as a problem that primarily affects the heart and arteries, its impact can extend to the eyes, putting eye health at risk.

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What is the difference between the PRK and Trans-PRK procedure?

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Laser vision correction has advanced significantly in recent decades, offering a variety of options for those seeking clear vision without relying on contact lenses or glasses. Two of these procedures are PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and Trans-PRK (Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy). While both methods are effective in correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, there are key differences in the technique and recovery process.

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SMILE PRO procedure steps

Thursday, 15 August 2024

SMILE PRO is the most modern technique for correcting myopia (blurred vision at a distance) and astigmatism (blurred and distorted vision). At our ophthalmological centre we are proud to offer this procedure to improve the quality of life of our patients. It allows us to correct visual defects in a safer, less invasive, more effective way, and with a more comfortable and quicker recovery.

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What is hyperopia?

Thursday, 08 August 2024

Hyperopia is a refractive error of the eye in which the image of nearby objects is focused behind the retina, rather than directly on it. This occurs because the eye is shorter than normal or because the cornea is less curved than necessary. As a result, people with hyperopia often have difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly, while distant objects may appear sharper.

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What is myopia and astigmatism?

Thursday, 01 August 2024

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or nearsightedness, is a refractive defect in which nearby objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. This occurs because light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

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What is PRK refractive surgery?

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery intended to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK, PRK does not involve creating a flap in the cornea. Instead, the epithelium (the outermost layer of the cornea) is removed to allow the excimer laser to access and remodel the corneal surface.

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What is the difference between LASIK and FemtoLasik procedure?

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Refractive surgery has revolutionized ophthalmology, allowing millions of people to improve their vision and reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Among the best-known procedures are LASIK and FemtoLASIK. Although both aim to correct refractive problems such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, there are key differences between them in terms of the technology and procedure used. Below are the main differences between LASIK and FemtoLasik.

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