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CATARACTS
Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove a cloudy lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to help you see better. The procedure almost always includes the placement of an artificial lens, or intraocular lens (IOL), in the eye. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure.
This means you probably won't have to stay in the hospital overnight. The surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist. This is a doctor who specializes in eye surgery and eye diseases.
Pterygium surgery is a simple procedure that helps remove a pterygium. A pterygium is an abnormal tissue growth. It can appear as a raised bump and usually begins on the white part of the eye.
If left to progress, it can cover the cornea and obstruct vision. One of the main causes of this condition is exposure to ultraviolet rays without proper protection.
PTERYGIUM
Phacotrabeculectomy is a set of combined surgeries that involve the removal of cataracts using ultrasound, the implantation of an intraocular lens, and glaucoma treatment, either through trabeculectomy.
PHACOTRACEBUCULECTOMY
Trabeculectomy is a surgical technique that aims to reduce intraocular pressure in cases of glaucoma in which high intraocular pressure levels cause the optic nerve to begin to become affected.
Therefore, this technique, which is considered drainage surgery, is used when treatment with antihypertensive drugs (eye drops) is not sufficient in certain patients and the disease continues to progress.
TRABECULECTOMY
Drainage device or valve placement is a glaucoma surgery that, through a tube, connects the intraocular space to a reservoir or plate that is placed in the subconjunctival space of the eye.
This surgery is indicated for patients with refractory glaucoma (who do not respond to treatment) and who usually also suffer from other eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, or keratoconus. Consequently, the eye's condition does not allow for standard drainage surgery, either trabeculectomy or non-perforating deep sclerectomy.
VALVE
Phaco-Vitrectomy, also known as Phacoemulsification and Vitrectomy Surgery, is performed in the same surgical procedure by cataract and retina specialists.
This is a surgical treatment for patients with cataracts and some previously detected retinal damage. It is recommended to perform it in a single operation for patient comfort and reduced care time, while also representing a cost savings.
PHACOVITRECTOMY
Vitrectomy is an ocular microsurgery technique used to remove the vitreous, the clear gel that fills the eye socket.
The technique is indicated for treating diseases specific to the vitreous, but even if the vitreous is in good condition, it may be necessary to remove it to work directly on the retina and treat other diseases that affect this tissue.
VITRECTOMY
Do you want to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses? Then LASIK surgery is what you need! This procedure is the safest and most precise way to correct:
Myopia
Farsightedness
Astigmatism
Presbyopia with Monovision
The results are predictable, and the postoperative period is quick and painless, requiring no hospitalization, as the procedure is performed with topical anesthesia (drops). You'll soon be able to resume your daily activities without those annoying glasses or contact lenses that cause so much discomfort.
LASIK
Phacorefractive surgery is a procedure similar to cataract surgery, however, cataract surgery involves removing the already cloudy lens, while the lens removed in phacorefractive surgery remains clear. Phacorefractive surgery is performed on people with established presbyopia (over 50 years of age), with a reduction in all ranges of vision (distance, near, and intermediate), and with the goal of allowing them to enjoy their lives without frames or contact lenses.
In phacorefractive surgery it is advisable to use what we call a Premium IOL, whether Multifocal, Trifocal or Toric Multifocal in the case of having astigmatism.
FACOREFRACTIVE
Specifically, corneal cross-linking increases the rigidity of the cornea, which is weakened in keratoconus. The technique involves administering a few drops of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) to the surface of the cornea until the vitamin penetrates properly.
CROSSLINK
Intrastromal or intracorneal rings are an option for treating keratoconus, an eye disorder that causes progressive thinning of the central or paracentral area of the cornea. This surgery aims to strengthen the cornea and slow the progression of keratoconus, as well as the irregular astigmatism that this disorder causes.
During the surgical procedure, semicircular rings are introduced into the center of the cornea (stroma), with the aim of regularizing the corneal surface.
RINGS
INTRASTROMAL
A corneal transplant or keratoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue due to visual impairment or irreversible corneal alteration that cannot be corrected otherwise.
Corneal transplant surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. There are several types.
TRANSPLANT
OF CORNEA
Surgery is only necessary if, after correcting the optical defects (with glasses) and amblyopia (with patches or any other option), the ocular deviation persists. Strabismus surgery involves surgery on the oculomotor muscles or extrinsic muscles of the eyeball, which are the six muscles responsible for moving the eyeball. The procedure consists of strengthening or weakening each of these muscles, which are usually responsible for the eye's deviation.
The surgery is performed outside the eyes and the number of muscles affected will depend on the type of strabismus and the deviation.
STRABISMUS
Goniotomy is an eye surgery performed to treat congenital glaucoma. The goal is to reduce intraocular pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve.
GONIOTOMY
Diagnostic studies
AUTOREFRACTOMETER (NIDEK AR -310)
It is part of the routine check-up where we obtain the patient's refraction.
LENSOMETER (LM-1200 NIDEK)
It is part of the routine check-up where we obtain the lens measurement (if you wear glasses)
PENTACAM (OCULUS)
It is used in patients with keratoconus, astigmatism, and other corneal conditions to obtain more in-depth pachymetry data.
OPD Scan III (NIDEK)
It is used to obtain a better refraction when there are differences in the refractometer results and is used to perform lens testing.
Frequency-Doubled Perimetry (ZEISS) (FDT)
It is used to obtain the visual field of a patient with suspected glaucoma.
Campimeter Field Analyzer 7401 (Humphrey Zeiss)
It is performed for patients with suspected glaucoma or with glaucoma to obtain visual field data in a more complete manner.
SPECULAR MICROSCOPY SL XV (KONAN)
It is performed to view endothelial cells, very useful for cataract surgery data.
Immersion Interferometry (Accutome)
It is used to obtain biometric data that the Lenstar cannot provide due to cataract maturation or media opacity.
ANGIOVUE
Optical Coherence Tomography plus Angiography (Optovue): provides detailed visualization of individual layers of the retinal microvasculature to enable early detection and management of pathology
TEAR LAB (Dry Eye Test)
They are strips that give us a quick diagnosis of the osmolarity of your tear.
Ocular Photography (HAAGSTREIT LH)
Where we obtain anterior segment photographs
Color DX
Test that allows us to see color vision deficiency.
iCare
It is the first tonometer not fitted with a lamp that measures eye pressure easily, quickly, and safely, providing pressure curves at different times of the day for more rigorous patient monitoring.
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Corneal Aberrometer (Osiris T)
A corneal topographer combined with a total ocular aberrometer is essential for the correct evaluation of patients who present, in addition to traditional low-order defects, even more complex ocular aberrations, whether corneal or internal.
PNEUMATONOMETER (NT-2000 NIDEK)
It is part of the routine check-up where we obtain the eye pressure
DRS (CENTERVUE) (Fundus Camera)
With a single photo you can see your fundus, and it helps us to make a better diagnosis and to carry out more studies if necessary in a faster and more efficient way.
CORVIS (OCULUS)
It is used to obtain a more accurate pressure when there are changes or elevation in the results of the pneumotonometer.
Digital Phoropter RT-5100 (Nidek)
This diagnostic device connects to our OPD to perform more accurate lens testing with the results of your refraction.
Former Heidelberg
It is a corneal tomography technology that combines biometry measurements, IOL calculation, and anterior segment assessment. It uses Swept Source OCT technology, which penetrates highly opaque lenses to obtain biometric data.
Virtual Vision Field Test
It is a practical campimeter that allows us to perform campimetry tests and evaluate your visual field in a more comfortable and efficient way.
IOL MASTER OR LENSTAR (LS 900 ALCON)
It is used to obtain axial and anterior chamber length data for cataract surgery.
VERSION
It is used to have an image of the eye that will be operated on for cataracts and thus at the time of surgery have the angles for placing the lens and for incision
KERATOGRAPH 5M (OCULUS) (Dry Eye Test)
This test is performed on patients with dry eye or suspected dry eye. It provides results of the meibomian glands, the tear film break-up time (TTT), a noninvasive measurement of the tear meniscus height, and an evaluation of the lipid layer.
INFLAMMADRY (Dry Eye Test)
Study that measures the dry eye marker, thus diagnosing dry eye syndrome and ocular surface disease
HD Analizer (Visiometrics)
Measuring vision quality allows us to diagnose cataracts and dry eye early without the patient having any symptoms.
iTrace
It is an aberrometer used to diagnose dysfunctional lenses, to optimize patient selection for premium lenses, to accurately plan toric IOL surgeries, and is used in postoperative patient evaluation for follow-up.
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Vector Vision
Measuring contrast sensitivity provides additional information about vision loss that could be related to certain eye diseases affecting visual function and that may not be detected with a visual acuity test.
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OCT with Fluorescein Angiography (Spectralis)
It is an Optical Coherence Tomography imaging system that provides specialists with unique views of the structure and function of the eye. It is a noninvasive, noncontact, multimodal platform that allows for real-time angiography.