Articles on Ophthalmology
42 articles on Ophthalmology: diagnostic methods, treatment programmes, physicians and clinical cases.
Treatment of Various Eye Injuries in Israel
Eye injuries, when considering the individual ways of eye damage, can be conditionally divided into: blunt object injury (i.e., contusion), open eye wound (which can be penetrating or non-penetrating), chemical and thermal burns. Eye injuries are most often sustained in the workplace, at home, and during military service.
ReadCorneal Transplantation in Israel
Corneal transplantation is also known as "keratoplasty." This type of surgical intervention involves the transplantation of the cornea from a donor to a patient. Both partial and full keratoplasty of the eye cornea are possible…
ReadRetinal Pathology Treatment in Israel
Retinal diseases can be inflammatory, hereditary, age-related, degenerative, as well as retinal detachment. Any retinal pathology has a significant impact on the ability to see. The retina of the eyeball is a highly organized…
ReadTreatment of Vitreous Body Pathology in Israel
The vitreous body in the eyeball is a dense, colorless mass that fills most of the eye, bordering the retina on all sides except the front. At the front of the eyeball, the vitreous body closely adheres to the back surface of the lens and the ciliary body.
ReadRetinal Detachment Treatment in Israel
The thinnest part of the eyeball is the retina. It is complexly structured, allowing it not only to perceive but also to transform light impulses. The retina is responsible for connecting the visual parts of the human brain and…
ReadTreatment of Eye Tumors in Israel
Tumors can appear in various parts of the eye, for example, on the retina, optic nerve, or iris. The occurrence of eye tumors can happen in the eyeball as well as in the surrounding soft tissues. Often, eye tumors are asymptomatic, but the risk of spreading to the liver, skin, or lungs increases.
ReadVision Correction in Israel
Today, over twenty methods are used to treat vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The simplest, most accessible, and highly effective method of vision correction is laser vision correction…
ReadTreatment of Strabismus in Israel
Strabismus is considered one of the few eye diseases that can be self-recognized. A person with strabismus has pronounced deviations of the eyeball in one or both eyes from the central axis. It is difficult for the gaze to focus…
ReadTreatment of Keratoconus in Israel
Keratoconus is a disease characterized by chronic and progressive course. In the condition of "keratoconus," the cornea of the eyeball takes on a conical shape and becomes very thin. The disease is usually detected by the age of 12.
ReadCataract Treatment with Possible Lens Implantation in Israel
Cataract is one of the most common eye diseases in middle-aged patients. One of the parts of the eye, known as the "lens," is a crucial component that allows light rays to enter and refract, enabling us to see everything around us.
ReadCataract Treatment in Israel
The condition known as "cataract" is one of the most common eye diseases among middle-aged patients. One of the parts of the eye, called the "lens," is a crucial component that allows light rays to enter and refract, enabling us to see everything around us.
ReadTreatment of Glaucoma in Israel
The eye disease "Glaucoma" is considered the most common chronic eye condition, with elevated intraocular pressure being the main symptom. If the pressure inside the eyeball is not lowered to normal levels in a timely manner, the optic nerve may be damaged, potentially leading to irreversible blindness.
ReadVitrectomy in Israel
Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the altered vitreous body of the eye and scarred tissues, as well as the upper layers of the retina, to prevent traction and detachment. Causes The reasons for performing vitrectomy may include significant loss of the vitreous body due to surgical intervention, as well as trauma; opacities; retinal detachment; diabetic retinopathy; recurrent bleeding into the eye; retinopathy that occurs due to prematurity.
ReadTreatment of Amblyopia in Israel
The so-called disease "amblyopia," or lazy eye, is a reversible decrease in vision. The main characteristics of this disease are the lack of functionality of one eye, which causes both eyeballs to visualize two very different images, and the human brain cannot combine them into a single, three-dimensional image. As a result, one eye stops functioning.
ReadIn Israel, a Patient's Vision Was Restored Using Her Own Tooth
Israeli ophthalmologists restored a woman's vision by transplanting a piece of her own tooth into her blind eye.
ReadRevolutionary Stem Cell Implant May Restore Vision to Millions
American researchers have begun a large-scale clinical trial that could change the lives of millions of people suffering from age-related macular degeneration – the leading cause of blindness in older adults. For the first time in the history of ophthalmology, scientists are not just slowing the progression of the disease but are attempting to restore already lost vision using bioengineered stem cells.
ReadIsraeli Ophthalmologist Restores Vision for Family with Rare Genetic Disorder
A woman and her two sons, the youngest of whom is only five years old, faced complete blindness due to pathological lens displacement caused by a rare genetic disorder. A renowned Israeli ophthalmologist, skilled in the latest microsurgical techniques, was able to resolve the issue…
ReadTreatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion in Israel
Israeli medicine has long earned a reputation as a leader in ophthalmology due to innovative developments and high standards. At the Ichilov clinic, specialists use advanced methods for treating retinal vein occlusion, including laser therapy and anti-VEGF injections. These approaches ensure…
ReadEye Treatment in Israel
leading ophthalmologist
ReadTreatment of Lacrimal Gland Pathology in Israel
The Israeli Ichilov Clinic is extremely popular among patients from all over the world. This multidisciplinary medical institution has dermatology as one of its leading specialties. The clinic's doctors demonstrate high results due to their professionalism and international qualifications, applying modern methods and following a collegial approach to treatment...
ReadTreatment of Endophthalmitis in Israel
The Ichilov Clinic has excellent ophthalmological technological equipment, modern laboratories, and utilizes the latest scientific developments in the treatment of eye diseases. Leading ophthalmologists continuously enhance their qualifications and exclusively use modern treatment protocols.
ReadTreatment of Diabetic Retinopathy in Israel
Ophthalmologists at Ichilov Clinic provide treatment for a wide range of eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy. The ophthalmology department of the clinic employs vitreoretinal surgeons. These are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting ...
ReadEffective Treatment of Mydriasis in Israel Using Modern Methods
Every year, thousands of international patients visit Israeli medical centers for the diagnosis and therapy of various diseases. The high level of qualification and many years of experience of doctors, along with the performance of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on modern high-precision equipment, allow for improved outcomes...
ReadTreatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy in Israel — Accurate Diagnosis and Modern Techniques
Optic nerve atrophy is a disorder characterized by varying degrees of destructive changes in the nerve fibers responsible for transmitting signals from the retina to the brain. As a result, the patient experiences reduced visual acuity or complete loss of vision. …
ReadTreatment of Chalazion in Israel
Ophthalmologist, specialist in oculoplastic surgery
ReadRetina Treatment in Israel: The Most Progressive Methods and Best Specialists
leading ophthalmologist
ReadTreatment of Myopia in Israel: Modern Approach, Best Results
Head of the Ophthalmology Department
ReadTreatment of Pterygium in Israel
Pterygium is one of the most common and dangerous diseases of the visual organ. Pterygium is a benign growth of the conjunctiva (the connective membrane of the eye) on the cornea. The pathological formation has a triangular shape with a head, neck, and body. Its danger lies in…
ReadTreatment of Upper Eyelid Droop (Ptosis) in Israel
Ophthalmologist
ReadTreatment of Keratitis in Israel
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can be infectious in nature or caused by trauma to the cornea (including prolonged contact lens wear).
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