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Strabismus Surgery
Friday, 31 January 2020
Strabismus is a visual problem that causes misalignment in the eyes. It is a common condition in children.
Pregnancy and vision
Friday, 24 January 2020
During pregnancy, there is an increase in various hormones that aim to guarantee the normal development of this period. The mother's body undergoes many changes and the organs of the body are affected, including the eyes.
Eye Allergies
Friday, 17 January 2020
Eye allergies are a common condition. They occur when the eyes react to something that irritates them (allergen). The eyes produce a substance called histamine to fight allergens. As a result, the eyelids and conjunctiva become reddish and swollen, causing itching, tearing, and burning.
When should my child's first eye visit be?
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
A healthy sight is a fundamental element of development. Many vision problems and many eye diseases can be detected and treated promptly, so it is very important that children go for regular check-ups with a pediatric ophthalmologist.
Falls and visual problems
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Falls are a cause of morbidity and mortality in older people. According to WHO data, around 646,000 fatal falls occur annually worldwide, making falls the second leading cause of death from unintentional injury.
Retinopathy of prematurity
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
It is an eye disease that occurs in premature babies, which causes the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of cells that lines the back of the eye that helps us see.
Ocular Cosmetics
Monday, 14 October 2019
It is the subspecialty of ophthalmology that deals with the alterations that can appear around the eyes, eye socket, tear ducts and eyelids, both functional (diseases) and the aesthetic part of the eyelids.
Benefits of refractive surgery
Friday, 04 October 2019
If you have a refractive defect, such as nearsightedness (poor far vision), farsightedness (near near vision), astigmatism, or presbyopia, refractive surgery is a method of correcting or improving your vision.
Cataract Laser Surgery?
Friday, 20 September 2019
Thinking of having cataract surgery?
If so, you may be offered two surgical options to choose from: traditional cataract surgery or laser-assisted cataract surgery.
Are vision and food associated?
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Encouraging exercise and eating healthy foods from childhood will result in the formation of good habits that will accompany you for the rest of your life. The use of these nutrients is associated with a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and dry eye in middle age. Eating healthy food produces benefits at any age.
Do you have information about Cataract Surgery?
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
Cataract is the total or partial opacification of the lens (natural lens of the eye), which progressively reduces vision.
It is normally associated with age, although it can be congenital or caused by trauma. This may be the reason why a sharp image becomes blurred, bright colors fade or night vision decreases.
Am I a candidate for refractive surgery?
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
If you have a refractive defect, such as nearsightedness (poor far vision), farsightedness (near near vision), astigmatism, or presbyopia, refractive surgery is a method of correcting or improving your vision.
