Eyepedia: Ophthalmology Knowledge Base

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General
Dry or watery eyes

Medikamentennebenwirkung am Auge

Verschiedene Wirkstoffe von Medikamenten können Nebenwirkungen am Auge verursachen. Sollten sie das Gefühl haben, dass ein Medikament ihren Augen schadet ist es sinnvoll einen Augenarzt aufzusuchen.
Retina

Age-related macular degeneration/AMD

Arterial occlusion

Retina

Venous branch occlusion

Cornea

Salzmann Knots

Salzmann's nodules on the cornea should be removed early
Eye laser

PresbyLasik

Eye laser

Laser lenticle extraction (SMILE, CLEAR, SmartSight)

The latest laser eye procedure
Cornea

Keratoconus

The progressive protrusion of the cornea can be stopped with minimally invasive treatment.
Cataract

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is the most common operation performed on humans worldwide. However, there are always risks that should be kept to a minimum.
Eye laser

Phake intraocolular lens

The abbreviation PIOL stands for phake intraocular lens and means that a type of contact lens is placed in front of the natural lens in the eye.
Cataract

Cataract surgery preliminary examination

Cataract surgery is a predictable procedure that only takes place once in a lifetime - precision and care pay off
Emergencies

Eye corrosion/burn/scalding

Chemical burns, and scalds should be examined immediately by an ophthalmologist
General
Retina

Low vision - visual aids

Simple tricks and aids can make the lives of visually impaired people worth living again
Eyelids

Eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can be used to treat drooplasty
Eyelids

Eyelid tumors

There are a number of tumours in the area of the eyelids, which can usually be benign but can also be malignant
Glaucoma (glaucoma)

Glaucoma/glaucoma

Glaucoma or glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. Regular ophthalmological checks enable early treatment, which can save eyesight.
Retina

Vitreous opacies/floaters/mouches volantes

“Mouches volantes” are condensations of the vitreous body inside the eye, not all people can get used to them
Defective vision

Farsightedness

Insidious refractive vision, which pushes refractive surgery to its limits
Dry or watery eyes

Dry/watery eyes

Dry, watery and irritated eyes are a common disease with mostly bacteria as the cause
Eye laser
Defective vision

Refractive surgery

Clear eye thanks to a short procedure
Cornea

Cross-linking

Weak corneas can be solidified using the minimally invasive cross-linking procedure so that corneal transplantation can be prevented
Emergencies

Emergencies overview

This overview is intended to provide clarity on how you should react to new eye complaints
Emergencies
Retina

Contusion on the eye

Contusions on the eye with impaired vision should be avoided; those without symptoms should be examined in the following days
Emergencies
Retina

Vitreous lift

Lightning, black spots and gray haze in the field of vision
Children's eyes
Prevention

Myopia control

School myopia is a widespread disease with an increasing tendency
Cataract
Eye laser

Touch-up after cataract surgery

Refractive correction after cataract surgery
Cornea

Pellucide Marginal Degeneration PMD

The progressive thinning of the peripheral cornea can be stopped with minimally invasive treatment.
Eye laser
Defective vision

LASIK/Femto-LASIK

The most common laser eye procedure in the world to free people from glasses and contact lenses
Children's eyes

Preventive care for children

Children must see an ophthalmologist so that their dreams of the future do not fail due to poor eyesight
Eye laser

PRK/Trans-PRK

The Laser Eye Procedure for Thin or Irregular Corneas, Police Officers and Contact Athletes
Cataract

Nachstar

Lens opacification following cataract surgery is very common and can be treated efficiently with a short laser procedure.
General
Children's eyes

MiGeL

Glasses and contact lenses are covered by health insurance more often than you think
Tear Tracts

Lacrimal tract surgery

With minimally invasive tear duct endoscopy and insert a silicone tube, the most common tear duct constrictions can be successfully treated.
Defective vision

Myopia

The most common refractive disorder with an increasing tendency
Retina

Intravitréal therapy

By injecting into the eye, the fluid in the retina can be treated efficiently.
Cornea

Keratectasia

Various causes can lead to progressive corneal bulging
Prevention

Preventive care for adults

Through preventive examinations, eye diseases can be identified at an early stage and treated effectively. The intervals at which meaningful preventive examinations are carried out depend on various factors
Glaucoma (glaucoma)

Follow-up treatment after filtering glaucoma surgery

The new drainage path can be restored through minor interventions in
Prevention
General

Minimum medical requirements

In road traffic, vision is by far the most important sense and is decisive for the ability to drive
Eye laser
General

Cost sharing for refractive surgery

Some Swiss supplementary insurance companies participate in refractive procedures such as laser eye treatment or implantation of additional lenses (PIOL)
Cataract

Femtosekundenlaser-assistierte Graustaroperation (FLACS)

Sicherheit durch Laserpräzision
Eye laser

Comparing laser eye procedures and lens surgery

Each refractive process has advantages and disadvantages, find the right method for your needs
Tear Tracts

Lacrimal tract constriction

The narrowing of the lacrimal ducts is the most common cause of lacrimal running.
Defective vision

Defective vision

Less than half of people in this country have normal vision; everyone else has defective vision
Cataract

Choosing the right IOL

During cataract surgery, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted once, which remains in the eye for the rest of your life and has a decisive influence on your vision. It is therefore important to find out about the various IOLs before cataract surgery, we will help you make the right decision during the cataract screening.
Eyelids

Hail/chalazion and treatment

In the area of the eyelids, there are a number of tumors that can be both benign and malignant. In most cases, these are skin changes, growths or inflammations
Emergencies

Foreign body in the eye

Foreign objects get into the eye quickly, if you do not allow yourself to be rinsed out, you should seek medical advice
Dry or watery eyes

Eyelid care

Regular and proper eyelid care can soothe tear film and eye surface, improve vision and relieve excessive tearing
Cataract

Prospects of success and risks of cataract surgery

Cataract traction is a routine procedure with very good chances of success, yet there are always risks
Defective vision

Corneal curvature/astigmatism

Corneal curvature should be checked by an ophthalmologist, as it is not uncommon for an illness to be the cause
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