The patch that heals: amblyopia or lazy eye

The patch that heals: amblyopia or lazy eye

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a pathology that affects one of the two eyes, preventing it from achieving correct visual acuity. It usually appears between 2 and 7 years of age. It is at this stage of development that the connection between the eyes and the...
Can I really change the color of my eyes?

Can I really change the color of my eyes?

The color of the eyes is a very striking feature, especially when it comes to light eyes. More and more people with eyes with a dark hue want to lighten them to get a more bluish, greenish or orange hue, but can we really change the color of our eyes? Let’s see...
Effects of the sun on the eyes

Effects of the sun on the eyes

Summer is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and, therefore, we are more exposed to sunlight. It is well known that it is necessary to protect your eyes with good glasses throughout the year, but even more so during these months. How can unprotected...
Easy eye anatomy

Easy eye anatomy

The eyes are one of the most important and complex organs we have. They are composed of multiple structures with very specific and precise functions. But many times we confuse these structures and give them functions or ailments that do not correspond to them. In this...
Prevent and treat glaucoma using the SLT laser

Prevent and treat glaucoma using the SLT laser

Being at the forefront of the latest technologies is always a determining factor in being able to provide the best treatment to our patients. Recently, we have added the Easyret laser to our practice for the treatment of glaucoma. ‍The main problem associated with...
Uveitis: red eye

Uveitis: red eye

Uveitis is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye that is located between the retina and the sclera. This layer is called the uvea and is made up of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Let’s see what function each of these structures has: IRIS: It is one of the...
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