A person is considered to have ocular hypertension (OHT) when the intraocular pressure (IOP) exceeds 21 mmHg, with an open drainage angle and no detectable glaucomatous damage. In other words, we speak of ocular hypertension when eye pressure is elevated but the optic nerve shows no signs of damage. When the optic nerve is affected, […]
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Refractive surgery aims to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contact lenses permanently. It is a safe and effective option for correcting refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. We currently have various advanced surgical techniques that allow us to correct these errors and restore clear vision without the need for optical aids.
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Rare diseases (also called orphan or uncommon diseases) are defined as those affecting 1 or fewer in every 2,000 people. There are around 10,000 types of conditions considered rare, many of which have no treatment. Research is the only strategy to develop therapies for these individuals. Hereditary retinal dystrophies (HRDs) are a heterogeneous group of
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Watery eyes are a relatively common issue and represent one of the most frequently reported symptoms among patients visiting an ophthalmology clinic. This condition can be quite uncomfortable, as it often requires the patient to constantly wipe away tears and may also lead to blurred vision. The normal lacrimal drainage system The normal tear drainage
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The nature of ocular tumors that can develop in the periocular area is highly varied. Many benign lesions and cysts may occur. However, cancerous lesions can also appear. Among these, the most common are related to sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most frequent types and can appear on the
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High-intensity trauma to the periocular region can cause severe damage to the ocular and adnexal structures. The most common causes are sports injuries, traffic accidents, wounds from armed conflicts, severe burns, and dog bites. Eyelid reconstruction is often necessary to restore both the function and the appearance of the affected eyelids. In the eyes, trauma
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Droopy eyelid, also known as palpebral ptosis, is a lowering of the upper eyelid that causes the eye to be more covered than usual. This condition prevents the patient from fully opening their eyes, leading to visual fatigue and impaired vision. Palpebral ptosis is a condition that can affect people of all ages, although it
Facial paralysis is a temporary or permanent dysfunction of the facial nerve that affects about 20 out of every 100,000 inhabitants in Spain each year. The facial nerve is responsible for innervating the facial muscles, so when it becomes paralyzed, muscle tone in the face is lost, causing a paralyzed face. This dysfunction manifests both
Thyroid ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism. The antibodies that attack the thyroid also affect the orbital fat and the extraocular muscles, causing symptoms such as bulging eyes. This gives rise to the disease known as thyroid ophthalmopathy.
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At the Institut de la Màcula, we use infiltration techniques in facial aesthetic medicine to achieve muscle relaxation by blocking neuromuscular transmission. In this way, the muscles responsible for frown lines and other expression lines, including eye wrinkles, are relaxed. The full effect of the injections to eliminate expression lines appears between three and five
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