Eye surgery
Eye surgery: targeted interventions to preserve or restore vision
Today, modern ophthalmology offers a wide range of surgeries to effectively correct or treat a variety of ocular pathologies. Thanks to increasingly precise, rapid and minimally invasive techniques, these procedures aim to improve patients' quality of life, whether for disorders related to age, the ocular surface or the internal structures of the eye. Here's an overview of the main surgical procedures performed.
Cataracts
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed procedure in ophthalmology. The opaque crystalline lens is removed and replaced by an intraocular implant. This quick, painless operation restores clear vision and eliminates glare. In some cases, it can also correct refractive errors...
Premium implants
Premium implants, also known as multifocal or toric implants, are offered in some cases to provide more complete vision after cataract surgery. They can correct presbyopia, astigmatism or reduce dependence on glasses at different distances. The choice of implant is personalized according to the patient's visual needs.
Retina
Retinal surgery is indicated in complex situations, such as retinal detachment, haemorrhage, or certain diabetic complications (diabetic retinopathy). They involve highly precise microsurgical techniques, often performed under an operating microscope, and sometimes assisted by laser or intraocular injections. The main aim is to stabilize or restore visual function by repairing retinal lesions, removing pathological membranes or controlling bleeding.
Pterygium
Pterygium is a growth of connective tissue on the cornea, often caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays, wind or dust. This formation can cause chronic irritation, eye redness and, in more advanced cases, impaired vision by invading the central area of the cornea. When this lesion becomes annoying, painful or compromises visual quality, surgery may be considered to remove it. Rapid surgery under local anaesthetic removes the abnormal tissue while protecting the cornea, with a low risk of recurrence and rapid recovery.
Tear ducts
Tear duct surgery is indicated in cases of obstruction, recurrent infection or chronic lacrimation, which can severely impair ocular comfort and quality of life. The aim of this procedure is to restore proper evacuation of tears to the nose, by unblocking or bypassing the obstruction. Depending on the location and severity of the blockage, different techniques can be employed, ranging from simple dilatation of the lacrimal duct, to the placement of small tubes called stents, to dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), a more complex procedure that creates a new evacuation route between the lacrimal sac and the nasal cavity. These treatments often lead to a lasting improvement in symptoms, with appropriate follow-up.
