Paphos Eye & Laser Clinic Dr. Charis Antoniou MD, FEBO Consultant Ophthalmologist Surgeon, GESY. Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος ΓΕΣΥ

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to blurred or dim vision. It often develops gradually with aging but can also result from injury, medication, or genetics. Symptoms include difficulty seeing at night, glare from lights, and faded colors. Surgery is the common treatment.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test used in ophthalmology to capture detailed cross-sectional images of the retina. Using light waves, OCT helps diagnose and monitor conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. It’s quick, safe, and painless

A visual field test measures the entire area of vision, including peripheral vision, to detect abnormalities or loss. The test involves focusing on a central point while lights or objects appear in different areas. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions like glaucoma, strokes, and brain injuries.

Corneal topography is an imaging technique that maps the surface curvature of the cornea. It provides detailed, three-dimensional maps of the cornea’s shape and contours, helping diagnose and monitor conditions like astigmatism, keratoconus, and pre-surgical planning for procedures like LASIK.

Anterior Segment OCT is an imaging technique that provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of the front part of the eye, including the cornea, iris, and lens. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions such as corneal diseases, anterior chamber abnormalities, and cataracts.

In ophthalmology, anterior segment photography captures detailed images of the front part of the eye, including the cornea, iris, and lens. Posterior segment photography focuses on the back part of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve. Both are used to diagnose and monitor eye conditions.

Glaucoma laser treatment involves using a laser to lower intraocular pressure and manage glaucoma. Types include Laser Trabeculoplasty, which improves drainage of eye fluid, and Laser Iridotomy, which creates a hole in the iris to relieve pressure. It helps prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

Secondary cataract laser, also known as YAG laser capsulotomy, is a procedure to treat vision loss caused by clouding of the lens capsule after cataract surgery. The laser creates an opening in the cloudy capsule to restore clear vision, addressing a common post-surgery complication.

Fundoscopy, or fundal examination, is a procedure where a doctor uses an ophthalmoscope to view the interior surface of the eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

A refraction test measures how well your eyes focus light to determine your exact prescription for glasses or contact lenses. It involves using a phoropter or an autorefractor to assess how different lenses affect vision and identify issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.

Diabetic retinopathy management involves monitoring and treating eye damage caused by diabetes. Strategies include regular eye exams, controlling blood sugar levels, laser treatments for abnormal blood vessels, and injections of medications to reduce inflammation or leakage, aiming to prevent vision

Keratoconus management includes regular eye exams, corrective lenses, and in severe cases, corneal collagen cross-linking. Cross-linking is a procedure where riboflavin and UV light strengthen corneal fibers, slowing progression and improving vision by stabilizing the cornea’s structure.

Endothelial cell analysis is a test that examines the health and density of the cornea’s inner layer of cells, responsible for maintaining corneal clarity. It helps diagnose corneal conditions, monitor changes post-surgery, and assess suitability for procedures like cataract surgery.

OCT Angiography (OCTA) is a non-invasive imaging test that visualizes blood flow in the retina and choroid. It uses light waves, without dye injections, to detect abnormal vessels and conditions like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. OCTA is safe, quick, and painless.

Dry eye is a condition where the eyes don't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to irritation, redness, blurred vision, and a gritty feeling. It can result from aging, environment, screen use, or medical conditions, and is managed with lubricants or medications.

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular refractive surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea, correcting vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It improves focus, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK, it removes the outer corneal layer, which regrows naturally, improving focus and reducing dependence on glasses.

ASLA (Advanced Surface Laser Ablation) is a no-touch laser eye surgery that corrects vision by reshaping the cornea. It removes the outer corneal layer in a single step, without physical contact or blades. It's ideal for thin corneas and offers faster healing than traditional PRK.