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What is an entropion? An entropion is the inward folding of the eyelid, that makes the eyelashes rub against the cornea, thus leading to eye irritation and redness.

What are corneal dystrophies? Corneal dystrophies are a group of genetic disorders most often found in the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye that lies directly in front of the iris and pupil and when it’s healthy, is like a transparent crystal). Fortunately, most of them are disorders without any visual consequence and […]

Why is it so important to have your eyes examined at the age of 60? From age 60, it is necessary to undergo an annual eye exam in order to detect any age-related eye diseases, such as: Glaucoma It is a disease associated with the increase in eye pressure that causes damages in the optic […]

What is an eye injury? Eye injuries may be of different types: closed globe injuries (blow or contusion caused by a blunt object) or penetrating injuries (caused by a perforating object). Chemical products may also cause them when in contact with the eyes. Eye contusions may lead to cataracts, glaucoma, inflammations, haemorrhages, and retinal or […]

Sant Joan festivities are widely celebrated in Catalonia. Bonfires are lit and a set of firework displays usually takes place. Sant Joan’s eve, on June 23rd is approaching, and we come to the moment where we need to remember much needed precautions for this long-awaited night. PURCHASE OF FIREWORKS AND FIRECRACKERS When purchasing firecrackers that […]

Laser surgery Escimer Laser is used in this type of surgery, known as LASIK technique. Firstly, we lift up a slim layer of the anterior corneal tissue, which we cut with a microqueratome. We apply the excimer laser on the cornea, in order to achieve the desired refractive effect. To end, the previously lifted corneal […]