eye-health

Entropion (inward rotation of the eyelid): causes, symptoms and possible complications. Diagnosis and treatment of entropion

Ectropion (outward rotation of the eyelid): causes, symptoms and diagnosis. Therapeutic options. Possible complications of entropion

Epicanthus: What is it? Appearance and causes. Epicanthus pseudostrabismus. Associated medical conditions. When is it considered pathological? Diagnosis and treatment

Polarized Glasses: What Are They? How do they work? When are they indicated? Selection Guide: Characteristics of Polarized Lenses. Pros and cons

Colored Contact Lenses: What Are They? What are they for? When can they be used? Selection Guide: Characteristics and Types. Care, Maintenance and Risks

Uvea: structure and functions. Anatomy and Physiology. Main pathologies of the uvea: uveitis and melanoma of the choroid

Iris: anatomical structure and functions. Iris analysis and possible applications. Congenital defects and main pathologies

Cataract Surgery: What is it? How does it work? Phacoemulsification and Femtosecond Laser. Benefits, Risks, Contraindications and Costs

Glaucoma Surgical Therapy: What is it? Why is it done? When and How is Trabeculectomy Indicated? Other Surgical Techniques

Visual Training or ocular gymnastics. What are the positive effects on vision and the eyeball? Which muscles are involved? What exercises to perform?

Defects of vision or ametropias: what are the causes? What are the symptoms. The use of eyeglasses is an effective solution to vision defects. In severe cases, surgery can be used

Pupil: structure, appearance and functions. Pupillary reflex and major pupil diseases

Cataract: when the lens becomes opaque. List of main causes. Types of cataracts: senile, congenital, traumatic, drug and disease

Maculopathy: What is it? What are the causes and what are the associated symptoms? Tests for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Maculopathies

Scotoma: What is it? What are the causes and what are the associated symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Exams and Treatment

Field of View Examination (Campimetry and Perimetry): What is it? What is it for? How is it done? Interpretation of Results: When to Worry?

Definition of amblyopia (or lazy eye). Symptoms and causes of amblyopia. How is lazy eye diagnosed and treated? What are the prospects for children with amblyopia?

Sunglasses: What are they? Anti-UV Frame and Lenses: Characteristics and Quality Requirements. Eyes in the Sun: What You Risk and How to Protect Them

Eye Pain (Ophthalmodynia): Causes, Diagnosis, What to Do and Avoid. Foreign Bodies in the Eye: First Intervention. Ophthalmic and Retinal Migraine

Herpetic Keratitis: What is it? Characteristics of the Infection and Causes. Herpes Simplex Keratitis: Symptoms and Risks. Diagnosis and Treatment.