Dry eye is a condition in which there is a persistent lack of moisture in the eye, the cornea is not moisturised enough and this in turn causes discomfort. The so-called “dry eye” is a common problem and affects 5–35% of the population during their lifetime. Risk factors are: environmental – low air humidity, electric […]
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Spectralis – Multi-Modality Diagnostic Imaging of the Eye® Spectralis® is an image processing platform that can be used for diagnostic and treatment decision making. The device provides excellent contrast and high-resolution images of both the front and back of the eye. HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING SPECTRALIS enables us to examine the eye in record speed and many […]
Intraocular injections, or Anti-VEGF medicines, improve vision in every third patient treated and stabilise vision in at least nine out of ten cases. Currently, wet macular degeneration is mainly treated with the following medications: Bevacizumab (Avastin) Beovu® (Brolucizumab); its active substance, brolucizumab, is an anti-neovascularisation medication. Beovu is used to treat neovascular (wet) age-related degeneration […]
Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a specialist with a higher education who diagnoses and treats the eye health problems of both children and adults. An ophthalmologist first studies to be a general practitioner in order to be able to see the person as a whole, the relationship between individual parts of the body and health problems. […]
IPL Treatment of Dry Eye Disease How does IPL treatment work? IPL treatment is performed with a device that produces intense pulsating light (flashes of light). The method is designed to suit all skin types. Light directed at the skin: stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and thereby improves the metabolism of Meibom glands and lacrimal […]
NB! Diabetic ocular fundus changes are characterised by lesions developing at the periphery of the fundus. The patient may not realise that their eyes are diseased until it has reached macular region. We offer two different examinations: Rapid Examination of Diabetic Retinopathy 35 € An optometrist will take photographs of the ocular fundus and perform an […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration The macula is the part of the retina that is particularly important for sharp vision. When there are disease-related changes in this area, they are usually caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In the dry form of AMD, metabolic problems occur in the retina of the eye and under it, affecting the […]
Glaucoma Glaucoma is a condition of the eye that can lead to the destruction of nerve fibers and an irreversible deterioration of vision. Glaucoma can have a variety of causes, but in many cases, it is caused by an elevated intraocular pressure. Due to damage to the nerve fibers, the vision of a glaucoma patient […]