Pathologies
Pathologies we treat
Myopia
Myopia is one of the most common visual defects worldwide. It shows up as difficulty seeing distant objects clearly, while near vision usually stays sharp. This refractive error occurs when the eyeball is longer than usual or when the cornea's curvature is too pronounced. As a result, light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, producing a blurred image at a distance.
Myopia treatment
One of the most effective and safest solutions for correcting myopia is laser refractive surgery, an advanced procedure that reshapes the cornea with great precision. By modifying its curvature, light is made to focus correctly on the retina, significantly improving distance vision.
The procedure is performed with topical anaesthesia (eye drops), and visual recovery is usually very fast, allowing the patient to resume their usual activities in a short time.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia is a refractive error characterised by difficulty focusing clearly on nearby objects. In cases where the degree of hyperopia increases, distance vision can also be affected. The main cause of hyperopia is an eyeball shorter than normal or a cornea with insufficient curvature. As a result, light rays entering the eye focus behind the retina instead of directly on it, producing a blurred image.
Hyperopia treatment
Laser refractive surgery offers an effective solution for correcting hyperopia. This procedure modifies the curvature of the cornea so that light rays focus correctly on the retina, significantly improving vision at all distances. It is a fast, safe and minimally invasive procedure, performed with anaesthetic eye drops and generally fast visual recovery.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a refractive error that causes blurred or distorted vision, both at a distance and up close, leading to persistent visual discomfort and difficulty focusing sharply. This condition occurs when the cornea has an irregular shape, more like a rugby ball than a perfect sphere. This uneven curvature causes light rays to focus at multiple points on the retina instead of converging on a single one, resulting in a distorted or blurred image.
Astigmatism treatment
Laser refractive surgery can correct astigmatism by reshaping the corneal surface, regularising its curvature so light rays focus properly on the retina. This achieves clearer, sharper vision. It is a safe and effective technique, performed with high-precision technology and fast visual recovery.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness, is a visual condition that shows up as a progressive difficulty focusing on nearby objects. It usually appears naturally from around 40 to 45 years of age as part of the eye's natural ageing process. It is a universal condition that affects everyone to some degree, regardless of whether they have had previous vision problems. The main cause of presbyopia is the loss of elasticity in the lens, the eye's natural lens, which gradually loses its ability to focus properly at different distances over time. This loss of accommodation makes everyday tasks such as reading, using a phone or seeing up close clearly more difficult, making people rely on reading glasses for close-up work.
Presbyopia treatment
Thanks to advances in eye surgery, it is now possible to correct presbyopia using safe and effective techniques. One of these is PresbyQuick, a state-of-the-art laser procedure that modifies the curvature of the cornea to restore the ability to focus both up close and at a distance. This treatment can considerably reduce dependence on reading glasses and other everyday tasks, offering a significant improvement in quality of life for many patients.
