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María Romero

Dilated Pupil
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Dilated Pupil

During an eye exam, it may be necessary to dilate the patient’s pupil. Why is it necessary? To know the state of the retina and other elements in the eye that can’t be seen otherwise, such as the optic nerve. The eye drops used in this procedure widen the pupils, letting more light in. The need of this exam depends…
María Romero
November 12, 2021
World Keratoconus Day
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World Keratoconus Day

Today is the #WorldKeratoconusDay, a date of awareness and a great opportunity to talk about this cornea affection. What is it? It's a degenerative pathology that affects the cornea, and makes it thinner over time, making it project itself in the shape of a cone. This change in the cornea shape prevents the rays of light from focusing correctly. This…
María Romero
November 10, 2021
SkinCeuticals
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SkinCeuticals

Did you know that the skin around the eyes is the thinner skin in our faces and prone to being damaged? That’s why it needs special treatment. The exposition to the sun, gestures and environmental contamination have an effect on the changes in the skin over time. At #PrecisionEyeCare you can find SkinCeuticals products to look after the skin around…
María Romero
November 4, 2021
Diabetic eye diseases
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Diabetic eye diseases

Diabetic eye diseases are a group of affections that may reduce vision or even cause blindness in people who suffer from diabetes. According to American Academy of Ophthalmology, November is the Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness month, to emphasize the importance of prevention. Which is the best way to keep your eyes healthy? Keep your blood’s glucose, pressure and cholesterol under…
María Romero
November 2, 2021
Spooky Halloween
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Spooky Halloween

#PrecisionEyeCare wishes you a fun and spooky #Halloween. Don’t forget to wear approved facial and hair cosmetic products. If you will be using eyeliner, apply it outside the eyelashes line. If the eye is painted on the inside, the glands with specific functions related to the eye’s layer of tears get clogged. Also, remember all the aesthetic contact lenses precautions…
María Romero
October 31, 2021
Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
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Multifocal Intraocular Lenses

Multifocal IOLs are artificial lenses. They replace the eye’s lens when it becomes opaque due to cataract, or when correcting presbyopia or tired eyes and other sight defects, such as astigmatism. They allow focusing on objects close by and far away without the need of eyeglasses. Some patients will still need glasses to work on a computer or tablet. #PrecisionEyeCare…
María Romero
October 28, 2021
Blepharospasm
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Blepharospasm

Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of the eyelids. The patient can’t avoid closing his or her eyelids repeatedly, as with a tic. Sometimes, these episodes last for a few seconds, during which the patient can’t see, which in turn affects his or her quality of life. The patient may also suffer light sensitivity and dry eyes. This chronic pathology happens…
María Romero
October 21, 2021
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Cataract surgery

Did you ever wonder what a cataract surgery is like? Today we’ll show you a IOL Cataract Removal 3D animation by Dr. María Soledad Romero, MD, in which the surgery can be seen. During a cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens will be removed and replaced with a synthetic clear lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure usually…
María Romero
October 19, 2021
World Sight Day
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World Sight Day

Every second Thursday in October is the #WorldSightDay, a day to spread awareness about visual impairment, including blindness. This year’s motto is #LoveYourEyes. According to the WHO, unoperated cataract and uncorrected refractive error are the leading causes of vision impairment. However, other causes such age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, infectious diseases of the eye, and trauma mustn't be forgotten.…
María Romero
October 14, 2021
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