Frequently Asked Questions

 


What diseases or problems does the ophthalmologist treat?

Ophthalmologist

The ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.


The most common diseases that ophthalmologists treat are:

Albinism:

Albinism is a hereditary genetic disorder that causes the absence or total reduction of melanic pigment in the eyes, skin and hair.

Astigmatism:

Astigmatism is an abnormality in the cornea, which prevents focusing near and far objects.

Blepharitis:

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids that presents with redness and pain, as well as laganas in the eyelashes.

Cataract:

Cataract is the clouding of the eye in the part of the natural lens behind the iris and pupil.

Colour blindness:

Color blindness is the confusion of colors between blue and yellow and red and green

Conjunctivitis:

Conjunctivitis is a disease of the eyeball where its inflation occurs due to an infection or allergy

Corneal dystrophy:

Corneal dystrophy is a set of progressive diseases, usually inherited, bilateral and inflammatory which causes loss of transparency of the cornea.

Diabetic retinopathy:

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by complications of diabetes.

Dry eye:

Dry eye is an affectation of the ocular surface due to lack of natural moisture in the eyes.

Eye pain:

Eye pain is an uncomfortable, painful or lacerating sensation around the eye, whether from an external agent or inflammation of an ocular nerve.

Glaucoma :

Glaucoma is a degenerative pathology caused by increased pressure inside the eye.

Glaucoma :

Glaucoma is a degenerative pathology caused by increased pressure inside the eye.

Hemifacial spasm:

Hemifacial spasm (also known as tic convulsion or facial nerve palsy) refers to a one-sided contracture or tightening of facial muscles, more commonly around the mouth.

Hyperopia:

Hyperopia is a vision defect where the individual, seeing closely, sees blurred images.

Keratitis :

Keratitis is inflammation located in the cornea, which causes redness of the eyes, pain and blurred vision.

Keratoconus :

Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the cornea caused by an alteration in the protein called collagen.

Macular degeneration:

Macular degeneration is an ocular disorder that gradually ends central and acute vision, it is characterized by difficulty in making details visible.

Myopia:

Myopia is a visual pathology in which the individual can see up close but is difficult to see from afar.

Neurofibromatosis:

Neurofibromatosis is the formation of tumors in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. It is considered as a genetic disorder.

Optic neuritis:

Optic neuritis is the damage of the optic nerve caused by inflammation.

Presbyopia:

Presbyopia is the loss of vision that occurs when we age.

Pterygium:

Pterygium is a benign wedge-shaped tumor that usually appears on the eyeball and invades the cornea.

Pulmonary sarcoidosis:

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that causes inflammation of the lungs and can affect other organs as well.

Retinal detachment:

Retinal detachment occurs when tissue at the back of the eye sheds away from the blood vessels that provide oxygen.

Strabismus :

Strabismus is a condition in the binocular sight, in which there is a deviation of one of the eyes.

Strabismus :

Strabismus is a condition in the binocular sight, in which there is a deviation of one of the eyes.

Stye :

A stye is a very painful boil or pimple that appears on the eyelid.

Uveítis :

Uveitis is the inflammation and redness that occurs in various parts of the eyeball.

Xanthelasmas:

Xanthelasmas are benign or fatty tumors located in the tear or eyelid area.


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