Pharmacological measures generally consist of eye drops that reduce intraocular pressure. These medications are prescribed to treat eyes with ocular hypertension and glaucoma and must be applied at the correct frequency. The goal of medical treatment is to lower intraocular pressure below the level at which optic nerve damage worsens. Eye drops reduce pressure through […]
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This treatment is used to treat retinal detachment and involves applying a probe that cauterizes intraocular tissues by freezing. Cryocoagulation is employed to treat retinal detachment and intraocular tumors, among other conditions, but it is now largely obsolete due to the use of more advanced surgical techniques.
Scleral surgery involves placing silicone explants that are sutured to the wall of the eyeball where retinal tears usually occur. It is commonly used in cases of retinal detachment to help seal retinal tears and promote adhesion of the retina to the eye wall. Today, the isolated use of this technique is limited to very
What happens when a person experiences significant vision loss? What do they feel? What might they need to cope with this situation? What role does the family play? What resources are available to the affected person and their family? Significant or severe vision loss resulting in what is called low vision—or the possibility of developing
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What is low vision? The latest advances in ophthalmology and the frequency of preventive eye examinations allow many eye conditions not to result in total vision loss. However, some diseases cause a loss of vision that cannot be restored through surgery, other pharmacological treatments or even with conventional glasses. This vision, which may still be
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Presbyopia surgery includes various techniques depending on the patient’s age, required prescription, and eye characteristics. Each case is evaluated through a series of tests that help determine the most appropriate technique for the patient. Although many projects are under development to treat presbyopia, the only definitive current treatment is the removal of the crystalline lens,
It is the most common technique for cataract surgery. Using ultrasound, the cataract is fragmented. A small 2.2-millimeter incision is made through which the opaque lens material is removed, and an intraocular lens of appropriate power is implanted to correct the associated refractive error. This is an outpatient, painless procedure performed under topical anesthesia. Patient
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The most frequent indication for performing a corneal transplant is decreased visual acuity as a consequence of corneal opacity. Other objectives include correcting an abnormal corneal contour (keratoconus), treating corneal thinning or perforation, relieving pain, removing infectious or neoplastic foci, and addressing cosmetic problems. The classic corneal transplant procedure replaces the entire thickness of the
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Therapeutic procedure used in ophthalmology that consists of applying a laser beam to the deepest structure of the eye, the retina, with the aim of intentionally producing a therapeutic burn in a specific area. The laser is a beam of light that can be focused very precisely on a point of the retina. The application
Vitreoretinal microsurgery makes it possible to surgically treat pathologies that affect the posterior part of the eye. In recent years, many advances have been achieved, both in the technology of the devices used and in the design of intraocular instruments, which have allowed the development of much safer and more effective surgery. This technique is
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