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 […]
Eye Treatment
Laser Treatment for Glaucoma The goal of glaucoma treatment is to maintain the existing quality of life, visual function of the eye, and field of vision. Medical treatment is indicated for early and moderate stages of glaucoma. Laser or surgical treatment should be considered, when a treatment of 2 – 3 anti-glaucoma eye drops remains […]
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 […]
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 […]