Catarata Lente intraocular

Cataracts are a common eye condition caused by the gradual clouding of the eye’s lens, a transparent structure located behind the iris that focuses light onto the retina to create clear images.

In our Ophthalmology Department, we specialize in cataract treatment.

When cataracts begin to significantly affect a patient’s quality of life, surgery is the most effective treatment. At Ruber Internacional, we utilize the most advanced technology to perform these surgical procedures.

Phacoemulsification with Intraocular Lens Implantation is the most common surgical procedure to treat cataracts.

Phacoemulsification is an advanced and minimally invasive technique that removes the clouded lens using ultrasound. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the cornea to insert an ultrasound probe that fragments and aspirates the emulsified lens, leaving the lens capsule intact.

After removing the clouded lens, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted into the lens capsule where the natural lens was originally located. Modern IOLs are designed to correct vision, enabling the patient to properly focus light onto the retina, significantly improving visual acuity and quality.

Phacoemulsification surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and is typically carried out under topical anesthesia (anesthetic drops) or local anesthesia, meaning the patient remains awake during the procedure. The surgery is generally brief, lasting about 15 to 30 minutes.

After surgery, patients may experience a rapid visual recovery and can resume many of their daily activities shortly afterward. Medicinal eye drops may be prescribed to help prevent infections and promote healing. It is important to follow the ophthalmologist’s postoperative instructions and attend follow-up appointments to ensure optimal recovery.

We are specialists in cataract surgery.

Oftalmología pediátrica

Pediatric Ophthalmology:

Our goal is the comprehensive care of children’s visual health, from newborns to teenagers. We offer a specialized program for the early diagnosis and treatment of vision problems in newborns. Our highly specialized team focuses on caring for babies with conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, congenital cataracts, and intraocular tumors.

In addition, our specialists are highly qualified in the diagnosis and treatment of visual problems in children, including:

• Strabismus: We detect and correct eye misalignment to promote proper binocular vision.
• Lazy Eye (Amblyopia): We implement visual therapies and treatments to improve visual acuity in affected children.
• Lacrimal Obstruction: We evaluate and treat blockages in the tear ducts to ensure proper drainage and prevent eye infections.
• Refractive Errors: We conduct thorough examinations to detect and correct visual problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, ensuring clear and sharp vision.

Visual health at every stage of development.

Take care of your vision, visit the ophthalmologist.

It is essential to schedule periodic visits to the ophthalmologist, even if no apparent eye condition is present. These check-ups are key to ensuring ocular health and detecting any problems in a timely manner.

For children, it is particularly important to start these check-ups at an early age. Until they achieve full visual maturity, it is recommended to visit the ophthalmologist once a year.

During adolescence and adulthood, a check-up every two years is sufficient to maintain proper control of ocular health. However, if you have diabetes or other conditions that can affect vision, more frequent visits coordinated with the ophthalmologist are crucial.

As we age, starting at 60 years old, annual visits to the ophthalmologist are recommended. At this stage of life, more common eye conditions, such as cataracts, may arise and need to be addressed from the initial detection to ensure better treatment and quality of life.

We are here to provide optimal care for your vision.