Category / Medical Treatments / Ophthalmology treatments
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Diabetic retinopathy: what it consists of and what are its treatments
Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication derived from diabetes, in which high blood sugar levels cause the deterioration of the blood vessels that feed the cells of the retina, so that as…
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Treatments to correct vision
There are a variety of effective surgical treatments to correct vision defects, whether they are defects due to curvature or characteristics of the eye, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, or due…
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Problems that can affect the retina and its treatments
The retina is the layer of photosensitive cells that are located at the bottom of the inner part of the eye, responsible for capturing the light that enters the eye and forming…
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LASIK or PRK, what is the most appropriate treatment for my case?
When undergoing laser refractive surgery to correct vision problems, be it myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia, various techniques are commonly used as appropriate in each case. The two most frequently used techniques…
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How to prevent dry eye in autumn
During the fall, the appearance of various ocular discomforts is frequent, being the dry eye one of the most frequent, in addition to the conjunctivitis caused by allergies, which also appear frequently…
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Frequently asked questions about cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed ophthalmology surgeries. In this article we answer some of the most frequent questions posed by patients about cataract surgery. How can I know…
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Reasons and advantages of undergoing laser refractive surgery in spring
Now that spring has arrived, it is the perfect time to undergo laser refractive surgery to correct your vision and forget about glasses or contact lenses. Although it is a simple and…
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Treatments to correct presbyopia
Presbyopia is a vision defect that inevitably appears with age, approximately from 40 to 45 years old, and progresses to 60, causing difficulty to focus and see nearby objects correctly. Today there…
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Eye exams before returning to work
The end of the summer holidays is approaching, and for many it is time to return to work and daily routines. With the return to work, in many cases we also spend…
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What should I do if I get conjunctivitis? Advices and solutions
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is one of the most frequent and treatable eye conditions, especially in children. It consists of inflammation or infection in the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the inside…
