Ophthamologist Guadalajara

Refering to the way light is deflected by the eye. The factors that influence how the eye refracts the rays of light are the curvature of the cornea, the state of the lens and the eye. The following which are treated with Lasik are:

Myopia

If you can see nearby objects well but have difficulty seeing objects at a distance, then you have myopia. This occurs when the curvature of the cornea is too close for the eye's length and causes the image to focus in front of the retina creating a blurred image.

Farsightedness

If you see objects better than remote ones,  you may suffer from Hyperopia. It occurs when the eye is functionally short or the curvature of the cornea is too flat.

Astigmatism

If can't see images clearly or have any degree of distortion,  your problem may be Astigmatism. People with Astigmatism  see images distored due to the unequal curvature of the cornea.

Lasik treatment

Laser surgery is used once a medical evaluation is performed and we pinpoint the problem with the required measurements.  Our laser is state of the art and allows us to correct the cornea in seconds; furthermore, this is done painlessly and safely without discomfort.  Within 24 hours of the procedure your back to your regular activities.

Candidate profile

Over 18 years of age
Vision in myopia up to 14.00 diopters or hyperopia up to +6.00 diopters, with or without astigmatism.
Have kept a stable vision for past full year.
Be free of certain diseases of the cornea, lens and retina.
Not  pregnant or nursing.

The results

You will stop wearing glasses and also drive, read and see clearly

No Longer Use Reading Glasses

•    Presbyopia
It's when the lens or natural lens of the eye loses flexibility because of age.

Candidates

• People over 40 who wear reading glasses.

• With stable vision in the past full year.

• Free of serious or chronic diseases in the eye.

It is caused by the alteration of the blood vessels that irrigate the retina of the fundus. Due to the high levels of sugar, the vessels of the retina become "covered" and lose fluid and blood that goes to the retina causing: "exudates", "hemorrhages" and "retinal edema".

The diseases that they generate are:

•    Diabetic retinopathy
The patient sees some spots and his vision is not clear.

•    Macular degeneration
It's when this exudative liquid is deposited in the central area of the retina (Macula) and causes blurred vision.

•    Reduction of the Retina:

It's when it is displaced from its normal position and vision is blurred with shadow.

Treatment:

With the Argon Laser the problem of diabetic retinopathy is corrected, a powerful beam of light seals the affected blood vessels of the retina, preventing the progression of the disease to affect the macula or detach the retina which can lead to blindness; other cases may require surgery or intravitreal medications.

Candidate profile:

Blurred vision or even total sight loss. Have Diabetes

Cataracts:

Our eye has a transparent or "crystalline" lens, which is located behind our pupils. When the vision becomes blurred, an opacity is formed in the lens that we call "cataract". With an ultrasound probe we fractionate the lens, aspirate the cataract and implant an intraocular lens. The operation lasts 10 minutes, without discomfort for the patient, it is ambulatory and in 2 or 3 days you can returned to normal activity.

Glaucoma:

Glaucoma is an increase in intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve which results in the progressive loss of peripheral vision. With laser treatment we facilitate the outlet of the ocular fluid, which reduces the pressure.

Candidate Profile:

Headaches, decreased lateral vision, halos around lights and family history with this condition.