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Corneal topography
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Corneal topography

This study is performed using a toposcope, which allows ophthalmologists and optometrists to create a 3D map of the cornea, determining its thickness, curvature, elevation, potency and topography. Using the information this tool gives us, we can diagnose a patient’s affections and decide which treatment should be used. Did you know about this?
María Romero
February 5, 2021
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
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Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

February is the Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, as determined by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. AMD is a degenerative disease that happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. It’s the part of the eye that delivers sharp, central vision needed to see objects straight ahead. Over time, the loss of central vision can interfere…
María Romero
February 2, 2021
eye floaters
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What are Eye Floaters?

Eye floaters are a composite of the gelatinous substance or cells inside the vitreous of the eye. What people with eye floaters see are the shadows these particles generate on the retina. They are usually noticed while looking at flat things, such as a plain wall or the sky. When should you contact an ophthalmologist? If you notice a sudden…
María Romero
January 29, 2021
Laser Day
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Laser Day

By using a laser, we can offer a simple, accurate, and very effective treatment for glaucoma and posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery. Check out our Laser Day pictures with Dr. María Soledad Romero, MD next to one of her patients, while using the advanced Dual Laser technology at #PrecisionEyeCare.
María Romero
January 27, 2021
Annual check-up
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Annual check-up

Did you know that you might not notice your vision is blurry? Frequent headaches, visual fatigue or a need to squint to see better may be signs of a refractive error. Moreover, some eye affections, such as glaucoma, may not have discernible symptoms. Remember to get your eyes checked annually, and let your loved ones now they should too!
María Romero
January 22, 2021
Astigmatism
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What is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a refraction error. Why does it happen? It is generated when there is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea or an abnormality in the lens of the eye. Instead of being round like a ball, it has an oval shape. This results in blurry vision regardless of visual distance. Astigmatism is frequently diagnosed at birth and…
María Romero
January 20, 2021
glaucoma
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Truth or mith?

One of the misconceptions involving glaucoma is that it can only affect senior citizens. However, did you know this is a myth? While older people have higher risk of having this disease, anyone can suffer from glaucoma, even babies. During the #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth, organized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, we would love to check some facts and myths about this…
María Romero
January 15, 2021
Genetic testing
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Genetic testing

Now, #PrecisionEyeCare also performs genetic testing for some eye disorder cases. Why is that a good thing? Genetic testing related to eye disorders is a diagnosis tool with an ever growing variety of uses. It’s a test performed in a clinic or laboratory with the potential to determine whether a patient had a hereditary eye disease. These are some benefits…
María Romero
January 13, 2021
OR Team
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OR Team

Dr. María Soledad Romero, MD and her operation room team are ready to keep recovering their patients’ quality of life and visual independence during 2021. Would you like to know which services we offer? Visit www.precisioneyemd.com
María Romero
January 8, 2021
Glaucoma Awareness Month
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Glaucoma Awareness Month

During the #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth we encourage sharing this information with your loved ones, so they can also be informed about this ailment that damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. Typically, the disease progresses slowly, gradually destroying peripheral vision. Since people are unaware of early peripheral vision loss, a patient can lose most of…
María Romero
January 6, 2021
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