EYES DISEASES
CATARACT
Cataract is one of the most common causes of vision loss. It manifests itself mainly after the age of 65 and can significantly affect the quality of life, so that the elderly end up needing assistance. Fortunately, sight can be recovered, but surgery is required…
MACULAR DEGENERENCE
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) it is the main cause of irreversible poor vision after the age of 60. AMD is a damage or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small but important area in the center of the retina that allows us to see fine details clearly and perform activities such as reading and driving…
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a chronic eye condition, most often bilateral, associated with the increase of intraocular pressure above the level supported by the optic nerve, which causes its deterioration over time. If the intraocular pressure remains elevated, it can lead to blindness.
There is a form of glaucoma with normal tension, in this case the condition is more difficult to diagnose and treat...
RETINOPATHY
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that manifests itself in the eyes, caused by high blood sugar levels and damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. In the early stages, the small blood vessels in the retina thin out. Over time, blood vessels develop small aneurysms (widening of the diameter of the vessel), which can rupture and cause blood to pool in the vitreous gel (the gel-like fluid inside the eye)…
