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New study compares satisfaction rates of contact lens users with people who underwent laser eye surgery for vision correction (Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism and Presbyopia). The study published in the most influential US journal (Ophtalmology), recruited 1.800 people and found that contact lens users who opted for laser eye surgery were […]
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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.
Learn more >Myopia Test Standing 3 meters away, which letter do you see better? The one on the red background or the green one? People affected by myopia see better on RED. People affected by hypermetropia see better on GREEN. The greater the distance, the more accurate your evaluation is going to […]
Learn more >PRK for Myopia PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) is a surgery that uses the excimer laser and it is one of the most common in Europe. It is performed with an excimer laser that emits an ultraviolet ray of light with a very high specific energy, but low penetrating power in […]
Learn more >The ideal surgery for high degree myopia consists in implanting intraocular phakic lenses (IOL), also called intraocular contact lenses. This special lenses are made of silicone or collamer, and are pretty useful to correct vision flaws like myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism, even if it’s high degree (10-25 diopters). These lenses […]
Learn more >LASIK (Laser-assisted In situ Keratomileusis) with the Excimer Laser, is the most performed myopia surgery in the context of refractive surgery in USA. Its popularity comes from its advantages: patients recall no pain sensations and experience vision improvement as soon as a day after. This kind of surgery uses a […]
Learn more >Refractive Phacoemulsification surgery can be used to correct serious defects of myopia (more than 10-20 diopters) and hypermetropia (more than 6-7 diopters) for patients that are more than 45 years old. In this case, the natural lens, even if transparent, is substituted with an intraocular lens (artificial lens). This surgery […]
Learn more >What makes Myopia come back To start off, this is a very rare occurence, when myopia surgery has been performed with the latest generation lasers. Anyway, some patients that had surgery in the ‘90 for hight degree myopia, performed with first generaton lasers, may experience today a myopia comeback. In […]
Learn more >Post-op Myopia Laser Surgery It is usually suggested to rest for 2 days after surgery. Il largely depends on the kind of surgery performed. In the case of PRK, Dr. Badalà suggest 4-5 days of rest: for this reason he usually performs the surgery on Thursday in Milan and Catania […]
Learn more >Private insurance myopia surgery Myopia Laser surgery can be performed relying onto the most important Insurance companies, supplementary 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 gets a […]
Learn more >Minimum Requirements The minimum age for eye laser surgery is 18-20.Myopia must have been stable for at least 2 years. If myopia conditions are not stable, myopia can come back after surgery, and a new treatment could become necessary. When patients are 45 years old or more, other treatments are […]
Learn more >Myopia surgery procedures Myopia surgery can be performed with different techniques; it can be done with the latest generation lasers used by Dr. Badalà, such as: VISX Star 4 (AMO) Technolas217p Wavelight Allegretto (ALCON). Using a latest generation laser is of the utmost importance when performing eye surgery. In the same […]
Learn more >Myopia and its symptoms Myopia is a condition of the eye, where the light that comes in does not directly focus on the retina but in front of it, causing the image that one sees when looking at a distant object to be out of focus, but in focus when looking […]
Learn more >Frequently asked questions What is that people always ask about myopia, its causes and how to correct it? Below you’ll find a short list of questions that Dr. Badalà’s patients ask the most. Want to find out more? Dr. Badalà is always ready to answer your questions, even the ones […]
Learn more >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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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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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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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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