Cataract and glaucoma surgery, laser vision correction
The Ichilov Eye Institute offers advanced laser technologies, multifocal lens implantation and age-related macular degeneration treatment.
Qualified ophthalmologist, recognized expert in the field of oculoplastics, Doctor of Medical Sciences. The only specialist who simultaneously specializes in two complex areas of medicine – treatment of eyelid diseases and strabismus surgery.
Head of the eye surgery department at the world-renowned Israeli medical center Ichilov. A leading specialist in the field of oculoplastics, ophthalmology, as well as eyelid and eye surgery. Professor Leybovich's specialization: surgeries on the orbit of varying degrees of complexity reconstruction...
A renowned advanced physician in Israel for ophthalmological diseases. He heads the ophthalmology outpatient department at Ichilov Medical Center and is also the head of the sub-department dealing with the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. His main areas of specialization include the treatment of b…
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Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor that develops from the cells of the anterior pituitary gland. It is responsible for hormone production, which is essential for the normal functioning of many body systems. Pituitary adenomas account for about 20 percent of all brain tumor cases. In Israel, surgical and endoscopic treatment of pituitary adenoma is performed.
Learn moreSjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting connective tissues, lacrimal and salivary glands. This disease is very common, primarily affecting women aged 20 to 60. There is also Sjögren's syndrome, which accompanies rheumatoid arthritis, biliary tract disease, etc.
Learn moreBechterew's disease is a condition that develops as an inflammatory process of the intervertebral joints, leading to their fusion. The spine in such patients significantly restricts freedom of movement. The number of patients in different countries…
Learn moreIn chronic inflammation of the salivary and lacrimal glands, which may be associated with autoimmune diseases, Sjögren's syndrome is discussed. It belongs to the group of collagen diseases. Causes The causes of the disease are not yet fully known…
Learn moreBehçet's syndrome is a disease of unknown etiology that affects medium and large veins, complicated by erosive processes in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and in the genital area, as well as the eyes. Many organs and joints may be involved in the disease.
Learn moreRetinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the retina that also affects the choroid and metastasizes to various organs. This disease primarily occurs in children under 5 years old. Causes Retinoblastoma has a genetic basis…
Learn moreHorton’s disease is an autoimmune inflammatory condition that affects large intra- and extracranial vessels. The wall of the external carotid artery is most commonly affected in this disease. The primary and supportive treatment in Israel is conducted through the administration of glucocorticoids for a period of up to two years.
Learn moreKawasaki disease is a rare immune disorder characterized by inflammation of arteries of various sizes in children during their early years of life. The disease has a severe course and is accompanied by fever, rash, and inflammatory processes on mucous membranes…
Learn moreEye 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.
Learn moreEyelid plastic surgery, or "Blepharoplasty" - is a type of surgery related to changing the appearance of the eyelids. In cases of painful damage, or the patient's desire to improve visible changes, blepharoplasty is performed…
Learn moreCorneal 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…
Learn moreRetinal 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…
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreThe 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…
Learn moreTumors 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.
Learn moreToday, 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…
Learn moreStrabismus 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…
Learn moreKeratoconus 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.
Learn moreCataract 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.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreVitrectomy 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.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreIsraeli ophthalmologists restored a woman's vision by transplanting a piece of her own tooth into her blind eye.
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