Glaucoma is an ophthalmologic pathology that responds to damage to the optic nerve, generally due to higher than normal ocular pressure. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in adults over 60 years of age. Cataract is caused by the opacity of the crystalline lens, which generates a sensation of blurred or … Read more
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is primarily caused by increased intraocular pressure, which under normal conditions would range from 10 to 21 mmHg. Intraocular pressure may increase over the years, and according to certain circumstances. This increase can be acute or chronic, causing a progressive atrophy of the optic nerve, which results in a progressive loss … Read more
Dry eye disease is characterized by a lack of tears. This can occur either because we produce too few tears or because tears evaporate more quickly. Another cause is that the tear is of poor quality. It is a multifactorial disease, i.e., it is caused by several factors. It affects the ocular surface, consisting of … Read more
Laser refractive surgery is used to correct refractive defects of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, which force the patient to wear glasses or contact lenses. We have Dr. Juan Lillo Sopena, Ophthalmologist and Expert in Laser Refractive Surgery at Dr. Lillo Ophthalmology Center, to learn about laser eye treatments. Laser refractive surgery to improve eyesight Laser … Read more
Ophthalmology is the specialty in charge of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to vision. Technological advances have allowed a multitude of diagnostic and surgical techniques to solve many visual problems with satisfactory results. Dr. Gegúndez, a reference in the specialty, explains them. Quality of vision and well-being are closely related. Is ophthalmology … Read more
Children’s eye health care is very important, because during the first years of life vision develops. The eye is constantly growing until the age of 8, so that any eye problem that is not diagnosed early can generate alterations in the development of vision, generating visual defects that will persist throughout life. What are the … Read more
A cataract is the opacity, partial or total, of the crystalline lens. The crystalline lens is a lens located inside the eye that allows light rays to focus on the retina. What symptoms does it produce? No pain Blurred vision Glare Poor night vision Dull color vision Frequent prescription changes How is it treated? Currently, … Read more
Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition that makes near vision more difficult or even impossible as the age increases. This condition usually appears between the ages of 40 and 45, and progresses until the age of 60. What causes presbyopia? Up to the age of 40, approximately, the crystalline lens – the lens behind the … Read more
Amblyopia, also known as ‘lazy eye’, is the partial loss of vision, either to a greater or lesser degree, in one or both eyes. It develops in childhood, and it is also when it can be corrected. This is why it is important to perform visual acuity checks of each eye in children at the … Read more
The COVID-19 virus, the cause of the current coronavirus pandemic situation that has changed the world as we know it, could manifest as conjunctivitis. However, this manifestation of the coronavirus as conjunctivitis is not common, affecting about two out of ten cases. How does coronavirus manifest as conjunctivitis? In this case, patients affected by COVID-19 … Read more