Pulsed light laser (IPL) treatment is based on the application of thermal pulses around the eye to stimulate the Meibomian glands in order to reactivate their normal function and thus alleviate the symptoms of diseases such as blepharitis or dry eye.By applying this procedure on the periorbital area and the cheekbone, the Meibomian glands are brought back to provide both the quantity and the quali
DIVE es una nueva tecnología médica para la exploración integral, automática, rápida y precisa de la función visual, incluso en pacientes no verbales, basada en el eye tracking y la inteligencia artificial.Actualmente, los oftalmólogos se sientan frente al niño y le muestran diferentes estímulos analógicos, mientras observan la reacción del niño para
Llega a España y Portugal de la mano de Farmamix Visión el Primer y Único Modulador de la Superficie Ocular Relys® del laboratorio suizo Sildeha.¿Qué es un modulador de la superficie ocular?Expertos europeos en superficie ocular han definido tres categorías para los diferentes sustitutos de las lágrimas1. Los términos propuestos fueron agentes humectantes, sustitutos l
Vitamin K is necessary for the proper functioning of our body. It is essential in the blood coagulation process and is involved in the production of different proteins that form body tissues.We obtain vitamin K mainly through food. Some of the foods in which it is found in greater quantities are:Green leafy vegetables (collard greens, spinach, broccoli, lettuce).SoybeansVegetable oilsFruits (kiwi
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our body, which can be used as a treatment for multiple pathologies in different areas.In ophthalmology, and more specifically in the treatment of dry eye syndrome, it is used for its ability to retain water, thus maintaining the stability of the tear film and reducing dryness.Multiple publications endorse the use of hyaluronic acid in artificial tear form
iVISION DRY EYE DROPS is a tear substitute for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It features a unique combination of two lubricants: hypromellose and hyaluronic acid. The combined action of both compounds in iVISION DRY EYE DROPS forms a viscous lubricating layer on the surface of the eye, which progressively releases water providing long lasting hydration to the eyes.Hyp
Vitamin A plays an important role in the vision of patients. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to dry eyes that can alter the cornea at different levels and could lead to corneal opacification, ulcers or loss of vision.Maintaining the correct levels of Vitamin A is even more important nowadays due to the routine of spending hours in front of screens, whether it is a computer, cell phone or television.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) considers that Chromium is necessary to improve the efficiency of insulin action in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism. Thus, this trace element contributes to the breakdown of glucose, as EFSA pointed out in 2010: "Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels".At the ocular level, diabetic patients may suffer from diabetic
Lactoferrin is a protein found in human body secretions such as saliva and tears. It is one of the main non-specific defense proteins, with direct effect on certain bacteria. It is present in the healthy tears of patients and plays a key role in modulating the ocular inflammatory response, as well as in maintaining the good condition of the surface of the eye.Lactoferrin has antimicrobial and anti
Dry eye syndrome is an ocular pathology arising from an alteration of the patient's tear film. This may be caused by a low quality tear production, known as evaporative dry eye. Or it may be caused by insufficient tear secretion, known as hyposecretory dry eye.Among the symptoms of this disease, the patient may feel itching, burning or stinging in the eyes. There may also be a sensation of grit in
The number of diabetics in the world will reach 366 million people in 2030, according to WHO data. This fact will also lead to an increase in the number of cases of diabetic retinopathy, resulting in an increase in the number of patients suffering from visual difficulties or even blindness.Adequate control of diabetes is one of the most influential factors in the progression of retinopathy. Early
Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication associated with diabetes. Initially this condition may have no symptoms or mild vision problems, but it can lead to vision loss in the patient who suffers from it. People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are those who may develop this disorder. In addition, the longer one has had diabetes and has not controlled glucose, the probability of developing thi
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of blindness in people over the age of 65. This pathology involves a degenerative alteration that affects the central part of the retina, the macula, and eventually impairs the patient's vision. This can affect daily life, for example, when reading, watching television or driving. The main risk factors for AMD are smoking, obesity
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic degenerative eye disease. It is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50 years of age.It is common for the first symptoms of this pathology to be difficult for the patient to identify, as they may appear in one eye and the other eye compensates for the loss of vision. Among the most common signs, the patient may notice a loss of visual ac
Low concentration tea tree oil solutions are effective against parasites resistant to a wide range of antiseptic solutions, while respecting the periocular skin.Blepharitis is one of the most common diseases affecting the eyelids. It usually causes vision problems and manifests symptoms such as itching, irritation, excessive tearing, burning, foreign body sensation, recurrent sties, blurred vision
Dry Eye Syndrome is a disease that can have its origin in multiple factors and can appear in different ways depending on the patient. Therefore, its treatment requires an individual analysis of each case by the specialist to determine the best approach with greater or lesser intensity.One of the most common tools recommended to patients by ophthalmologists is the use of artificial tears or eye dro
Dry eye syndrome is a pathology that can have its origin in multiple factors and its symptoms can worsen if the patient suffers from other pathologies, according to their routine or due to environmental circumstances.Normally, this disease manifests itself more frequently in older people and, to be more specific, women are at greater risk of suffering from dry eyes. In this line, specialists have
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