Ophthalmology

A chalazion is a small bump in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland.

It can grow and become infected. It is operated from the inside without stitches or from the outside with a small, very thin suture. Procedure performed under local anaesthesia.

Xanthelasma is a harmless, yellow growth that appears on or by the corners of your eyelids next to your nose. Cholesterol deposits build up under your skin to form a xanthelasma. They tend to grow and enlarge. They should be operated as soon as possible.  Having xanthelasmas could be a sign of Diabetes.

A pterygium is a fleshy overgrowth of the conjunctiva, which is the thin clear membrane on the surface of the eye. The plural for pterygium is pterygia. In most cases, a pterygium grows from the inner corner of the eye.

Pterigium is a neoformation characterized by the growth of tissue starting from the internal angular conjunctiva with a tendency to implant itself on the cornea and grow towards the center, eventually covering the visual axis and causing irregular astigmatisms and decreased vision, redness, sensation of foreign body. It should be operated on as soon as possible.

Water eyes (Epiphora) is the medical definition for having excess tears or watery eyes. It means continuous tearing with perpetually wet eyes. The tear can run down the face. An OPHTHALMOLOGICAL visit is essential to discover the cause.

It may be due to stenosis of the points or lacrimal canaliculi and resolves quickly with a 2 or 3 procedure minutes under local anesthesia.

However, if the occlusion is low near the opening of the nasolacrimal duct in the nose, the procedure is longer and more complex. The OPHTHALMOLOGICAL visit allows you to make the diagnosis and plan the most suitable procedure.

Eyelid tumors can be Benign or Malignant. They should be operated on as soon as possible with a histological examination to make the pathological diagnosis. Earlier the procedure is carried out, quicker and easier it will be to perform reconstruction  of the eyelid.

• MALIGNANT

Common malignant eyelid tumors are: Basal cell carcinoma — The most common malignant eyelid tumor, basal cell carcinoma appears as a small lump.

•  BENIGN

Benign tumors are those that stay in their primary location without invading other sites of the body. They do not spread to local structures or to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and have distinct borders. Benign tumors are not usually problematic.

ECTROPION is an eyelid malposition. The eyelid turns outwards. Ectropion mainly affects the lower eyelid and can happen in 1 or both eyes.It can be senile, paralytic x paralysis of the 7th pair of cranial nerves or cicatricial. The symptoms are redness, burning, tearing. It must be operated on as soon as possible. The treatment is surgical only. The operation lasts a few minutes under local anesthesia.

ENTROPION It is a malposition of the eyelid. The eyelid turns inwards and the eyelashes scratch on the cornea, causing pain, redness, tearing, corneal ulcers which are very dangerous for the sight. Very common in the elderly. The solution is only surgical. It should be operated on as soon as possible.

Myogenic ptosis is a pathological condition in which the patient is unable to open the eyelids due to poor functionality of the levator palpebralis muscle. The cause can be congenital or neurological pathologies such as myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, paralysis of the third pair of nerves cranial.

This causes changes in the position of the head, headache, tiredness and visual difficulties. Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid. The solution is only surgical under local anesthesia.

Epiphora is the medical definition for having excess tears or watery eyes. It’s caused by your eyes producing too many tears, or the tears in your eyes not draining away as they should.

• MALIGNANT

Common malignant eyelid tumors are: Basal cell carcinoma — The most common malignant eyelid tumor, basal cell carcinoma appears as a small lump.

•  BENIGN

Benign tumors are those that stay in their primary location without invading other sites of the body. They do not spread to local structures or to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and have distinct borders. Benign tumors are not usually problematic.

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye (the clear part of the eye that helps to focus light). Cataracts are very common as you get older.

Cataract is characterized by the opacification of the lens. This pathological condition prevents vision and can only be resolved surgically with an operation lasting a few minutes. Phacoenulsification with artificial lens implant or with femtolaser (femtocataract). Lenses can also be implanted that correct refractive errors, hyperopia, astigmatism or myopia.

FemtoLasik is one of the most effective and advanced computer-controlled technologies in refractive surgery. FemtoLASIK is a form of LASIK used to correct vision problems including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism by way of deploying a laser on the cornea.

PresbyLASIK is one of the most commonly used modalities of surgical correction in presbyopes with no cataract. Unlike monovision procedures, both the eyes are adjusted for near and distance, providing a good stereopsis. This works by creating a corneal multifocality and increasing the depth of focus.

During blepharoplasty, the surgeon cuts into the creases of the eyelids to trim sagging skin and muscle and remove excess fat. The surgeon rejoins the skin with tiny dissolving stitches.

ENTROPION It is a malposition of the eyelid. The eyelid turns inwards and the eyelashes scratch on the cornea, causing pain, redness, tearing, corneal ulcers which are very dangerous for the sight. Very common in the elderly. The solution is only surgical. It should be operated on as soon as possible.

Myogenic ptosis is a pathological condition in which the patient is unable to open the eyelids due to poor functionality of the levator palpebralis muscle. The cause can be congenital or neurological pathologies such as myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, paralysis of the third pair of nerves cranial.

This causes changes in the position of the head, headache, tiredness and visual difficulties. Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid. The solution is only surgical under local anesthesia.