Eye Diseases

Eye Diseases

This section is a guide to the most common eye diseases in terms of definition, causes, symptoms and treatments available at Centro Vista.

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Eye diseases

Corneal transplantation

Corneal transplantation Role of a healthy cornea: The cornea is a transparent tissue that forms the front part of the ...
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Diabetic Retinopathy

By the term diabetic retinopathy we refer to an eye disease which is found in most patients with diabetes mellitus, ...
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Dry eye syndrome (DES)

Dry eye syndrome (DES) Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of lubrication of the ocular surface, with ...
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Glaucoma

Glaucoma Glaucoma includes a set of ocular alterations, such a: Reduction of the visual field Increased intraocular pressure Excavation of ...
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Keratoconus

Keratoconus Keratoconus is a disease that involves progressive deformation of the cornea into a “conical” shape. It consists of a ...
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Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism

Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism Astigmatism It is a very common condition in which the cornea has an asymmetric curvature, causing ...
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Cataract

Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens, i.e. the structure that allows the focus of the image ...
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Retina and macular pucker

Retina and macular pucker Macular pucker is a disease of the retinal surface and its interface with the vitreous humour ...
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Retina and macular degeneration (AMD genetic testing)

Retina and macular degeneration (AMD genetic testing) Age-related macular degeneration is part of the group of diseases called degenerative maculopathies ...
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