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Smoke and Vision: What are the Risks?

  Many studies have shown that cigarette smoking damages our health, but sight-threatening vision and eye problems caused by smoking are less well-known. Dr Federico Badalà, ophtalmologist in charge of the Ocular Microsurgery Center of Milan and Catania, has recently carried out a study which emphasizes the following risks for […]

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Computer, Smartphone, Tablet and Vision: Latest News

Smartphone, Tablet and Computer’s screens emission of  bright blue light is potentially dangerous for users healthy sight and so, Apple, thanks to the recent iOS 9.3 update (May 2016), allows to tone down the levels of blue light coming out of your Smartphone and Tablet at night. Smartphone, Tablet and Computer screens release […]

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Diet and Vision: 6 Foods for Healthy Eyes

  1) Carrots Carrots are packed with beta carotene which is an antioxidant that helps lower the risks of cataracts and macular degeneration. 2) Peppers, Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli These three vegetables provide a great source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a crucial antioxidant, which has been shown to […]

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Premium and refractive intraocular lenses: art and science

High Tech intraocular lenses for presbyopia’s correction associated with cataract.. This is a reference document about the Premium intraocular lenses for the correction of myopia, astigmatism, hypermetropia and presbyopia. Dr. Badalà is the author of a chapter about the High Tech intraocular lenses to eliminate presbyopia associated with the cataract.

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International @MicroChirurgia Oculare.com

It is on line the English version of MicroChirurgiaOculare.com. We offer the latest innovation for the treatment of ‪Cataract‬, ‪‎Maculopathy‬, ‪‎Corneal‬ disease ‬ and correction of refractive errors, such as ‪‎Myopia‬, ‪‎Astigmatism‬, ‪‎Presbyopia‬ and ‪‎Hypermetropia‬. Most of the technologies and surgical techniques that we use come from abroad, we want […]

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Cataract Surgery complications

Le complicazioni dopo l’operazione di cataratta sono oggi molto rare per fortuna.Per ridurre il rischio di complicazioni dopo la chirurgia della cataratta occorre attenersi scrupolosamente alle avvertenze e alle terapie date dal vostro oculista. La chirurgia della cataratta con facoemulsificazione e l’intervento laser cataratta hanno ulteriormente ridotto i rischi. The […]

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Cataract and Presbyopia

Cataract usually affects elderly people and is often linked to presbyopia, that is the diminished ability to focus on near objects (it can be experienced, for example, while reading without glasses). At any rate, choosing to go under a standard cataract surgery will lead to presbyopia: in other words, if […]

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Cataract and Glaucoma

Cataract can be linked to glaucoma; often, collyrium used to treat glaucoma, results in accelerating cataract formation. In some cases (e.g. Narrow-angle glaucoma), cataract surgery can improve eye pressure and become fundamental to properly treat glaucoma. By replacing the natural lens with an artificial one, it is possible to make […]

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Cataract and Maculopathy

Maculopathy causes a decreased central vision, making it difficult to drive, read and face recognition. Maculopathy often affects old people and so it is frequently associated with cataract. When maculopathy and cataract are experienced together, it is best to cure maculopathy first, and then move onto cataract; this is because […]

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Cataract and Myopia

High degree myopia is often associated to premature cataract. The appearance or worsening of myopia in advanced age, is usually a sign that cataract is developing. Cataract surgery can correct myopia via the implant of an intraocular lens with the appropriate strenght. Cataract surgery can also correct myopia and astigmatism. […]

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Trifocal Intraocular Lens

  Cataract surgery with the new intraocular trifocal lenses, performed in Milan and Catania, can free you from glasses. We’re one of the few centers in Italy that uses the nre intraocular trifocal lenses that offer clear vision for every distance, with a good contrast sensitivity and collateral effects that […]

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High Tech Intraocular Lens

The most important news in cataract surgery definitely concerns intraocular lens. Today, there are several types available that can be molded to match every eye characteristics, correcting even small, individual flaws. Your ophthalmologist will suggest the best intraocular lens for your needs. Dr. Badalà introduced High-Tech intraocular lenses (customizable with […]

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Symfony Intraocular Lens

  The Intraocular Tecnis® Symfony Lens is the first and only intraocular lens with augmented depth of field, used together with cataract surgery or phacorefractive to corect myopia, astigmatism, ipermetropia and presbyopia. This is a new technology developed in the optic lab by Professor Pablo Artal, with whom Dr. Badalà […]

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All Intraocular Lenses

Eyesight quality after cataract surgery depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) implanted. Dr. Federico Badalà relies on the most innovative intraocular lens in Milan and Catania. Standard Intraocular Lens: This intraocular lens (IOL) allows to focus well on near or far objects. Glasses can become necessary in both […]

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Laser Cataract Surgery

Laser Cataract Surgery is a recent innovation in the world of cataract surgery. The most common kind of surgery is definitely Phacoemultification, that consists of sucking the cataract out via ultrasounds. In order to remove the cataract, a special tool is used: a femtosecond laser. Whichever the method, today cataract […]

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Phacoemulsification

Cataract Surgery consists in removing the existing opaque lens and implanting a new intraocular lens (IOL). The surgery outcome largely depends on the kind of intraocular lens used. A skilled ophtalmologist chooses the lens that best fits the patient’s need and characteristics. There are several types of intraocular lenses; the […]

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Cataract Laser and Treatments

Here you can find video animations explaining every news about cataract surgery and the operation itself. Thanks to the great innovations achieved, today, this process is considered a safe and effective kind of surgery. The new intraocular lenses make it possible to improve vision right after cataract surgery, correcting myopia, […]

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Secondary Cataract

Why does it happen? Cataract surgery removes the opaque crystalline lens (cataract) and an artificial lens is implanted inside a sack, replacing the first one. Over time, the sack containing the artificial lens can become opaque: this causes what is commonly known as secondary cataract. For the secondary cataract to […]

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What to expect post Cataract surgery?

Post-op Cataract Surgery Today, after a minimally invasive cataract surgery with topic anesthesia, post-op should be expected as follows: The patient is discharged with no bandages about 1 hour after surgery A slight discomfort is perceived for 4 to 5 hour, similar to the feeling experienced when we get a […]

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Cataract: Insurance approved Laser & treatments

Cataract Surgery with Private Insurancet Cataract surgery can be performed in convention with the most important INSURANCE COMPANIES, SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS and HEALTH FUNDS. Some insurance companies consider a direct payment for health services, with no obligations for its patients; some others consider an indirect assistance. In this case, the patient […]

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When to get Cataract surgery?

When is it ok to perform cataract surgery? Today, cataract surgery is performed when sight quality is not considered sufficient in relation to the patient needs. It is no longer necessary to wait until cataract is considered “mature” enough to perform surgery: it is best to do it once it […]

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Minimally invasive Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery Today, when performed with the most innovative technology, cataract surgery is a completely pain-free, non-invasive process. It can be performed via Laser or ultrasounds.. Both ultrasounds (phacoemulsification) and Laser cataract surgery are considered minimally invasive surgeries thanks to modern techniques. The new minimally invasive cataract surgery makes it possible […]

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FAQs on Cataract

Frequently asked questions Below you’ll find a series of common questions regarding Cataract, how to prevent it and the most advanced mini-invasive techniques to remove it. Want to find out more? Cannot find the information you’re looking for in the list above? No problem! Dr.Badalà will answer all your questions, […]

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Cataract: Causes and Symptoms

Cataract Cataract consists in the clouding of the lens, which is located within the eye. Through cataract surgery, the clouded lens is replaced with a new transparent one. The crystalline lens allows to focus images on the retina; with the passing of time, it may become opaque and that’s when […]

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Customized cataract refractive surgery

Course on cataract surgery with a refractive goal, using the High Tech lens (intraocular lens customizable with light). Dr. Badalà holds this course together with the most influential cataract surgery experts. Some of the topics will be the most common indications for using High Tech lens and the latest news […]

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Cataract – first ten cases implanted in Milan

It substitues the opaque lens and is “molded” to correct myopia or other problems. A photosensitive lens against small defects. The very first italian implants of lenses customizable with a ray of light, in place of the opaque lens after cataract surgery, are being performed in Milan, at the S. […]

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Cataract, perfect vision with High Tech lens

The custom made High Tech lens debuts in Italy at the San Giuseppe Hospital in Milan, to replace the lens made opaque by cataract and guarantee a perfect vision without glasses. After the implant, it is possible to remodel the lens simply using a ray of light, with no other […]

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Cataract: first “customizable” implant

ROME. A High Tech lens completely customizable that once implanted inside the eye can be modified with light in order to properly adapt to every patient’s needs, offering a high definition vision. The most modern technological innovation for replacing the opaque lens when speaking about cataract removal, has been implanted […]

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Cataract: High Tech lens debuts in Milan

An high-tech lens entirely personalized that, if implanted in the eye, can be modified with light to adapt itself at the patient’s needs, allowing a high definition vision. The most recent technologic innovation for the replacement of opaque lens in cataract’s removal was implanted today for the first time in […]

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