Dr. Bazil TL Stoica ophthalmologist - oculoplastic surgery in
Madrid

Tearing

Tearing or watery eyes is excessive tearing, which is generated when the duct that drains tears into the nose is clogged or malfunctioning. One of the most common causes of tearing is dry eyes. Dryness causes the eyes to produce too many tears and, therefore, excess tearing occurs. Irritation, infection or the growth of eyelashes into the eye may develop watery eyes. Although there are other common causes such as allergies to dust and mold that can cause conjunctivitis or tearing. ...

Thyroid eye disease

Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disease in which the cells that protect us from infections or other aggressive agents act defectively, attacking different organs or tissues of the body such as the thyroid and eyes. An inflammation of the thyroid gland resulting in the production of hormones out of control (hyperthyroidism) and is manifested by an inflammation of the eye or increased pressure behind them occurs. This can lead to protruding eyes (proptosis), misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and dysfunctions in the eyelids that in severe cases visual disturbances occur. The snuff and stress are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism. Treatment includes endocrine control during ocular disease, steroid application or, in more severe cases, surgery newspaper. ...

Treatment of dark circles

The antiojeras treatment is a technique based on the infiltration of collagen or hyaluronic acid which is applied to the area by injection. Given the delicacy of the area of ​​dark circles, it is a complex but little painful treatment, although you can use local or topical anesthesia to reduce patient discomfort. In addition, you can apply in both men and women of all ages raised Removing dark circles, and it is a very effective and satisfactory to beautify that area of ​​the face, correcting eye bags technique, sunken circles and marked giving a dull and exhausted to face. The results are immediately visible from the first session but to achieve the desired effect in some cases may require ongoing treatment handed out two to three sessions. Furthermore, depending on the patient and the amount of collagen or hyaluronic acid injected the result will take about time, being able to perform an improvement session once a year. ...

The canthoplasty is the intervention that corrects the fallen eye, creates a bias in the extreme. With this operation has just fallen eyes or eyelids and gives an almond eye look. ...

Dacryocystorhinostomies

Dacryocystorhinostomy operation is crying or constant watery eye. It is a procedure indicated for patients with blocked tear ducts. During surgery, a new drain line is created with tissue from the patient.   ...

Droppy eyelid (Ptosis)

Ptosis is the fall of the eyelid as a result of relaxation of the muscles that hold it. This is one of the most common eyelid malpositions, and can occur in patients of all ages either muscle weakness as desanclaje the tendon of the muscle. With regard to its causes, there are numerous, from injuries to neurological factors. They all cause difficulty in vision, so it is necessary to surgically intervene in order to repair the tendon or muscle shortening, as the case of that question. Various techniques exist for these interventions will depend on the condition of each patient eye. ...

Exophthalmos

Exophthalmos or bulging eyes is the projection of the eyeball outward, may be one or both eyes. Usually associated with hyperthyroidism and can become very serious if you get to compress the optic nerve. ...

Eyelid malpositions

The eyelid malposition are abnormal positions taken eyelids for different reasons. These failures occur relatively frequently. In addition to conferring look unsightly, they can lead to vision and eye problems that could become serious. The most common malposition are: Eyelid retraction: position abnormally high or abnormally low upper eyelid lower eyelid. Ptosis: drooping of the upper eyelid. Entropion: the eyelid turns inward causing the eyelashes rubbing the cornea. Ectropion: rotation or turn outward the lower eyelid. ...

Facial paralysis

Facial paralysis is a disease which causes partial or complete motor paralysis of the facial nerve and, therefore, of the facial muscles. The symptoms of this disease are unable to perform certain movements such as smiling, twinkling eye full, raised eyebrows, etc. This condition can be caused by various conditions or factors: tumors, trauma, acute and chronic ear infections, congenital disorders (Moebius syndrome) and, mostly, for unknown reasons. In the latter case, it is called Bell's palsy or facial palsy, the treatment should be started immediately after his appearance to make the recovery more quickly and effectively and prevent the sequelae of facial paralysis. Usually, corticosteroids are given to slow the progressive deterioration of the nerve and facial muscle massage. In severe cases, specific surgical treatments are also practiced by both static and dynamic techniques to restore movement and function of muscles. ...

Oculoplasty

The oculoplastics is responsible for the pathologies and other aesthetic or functional problems affecting the structures surrounding the eye: orbit, eyelids and tear ducts. The solutions are used most frequently are blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery, the application of Botulinum Toxin Type A and other aesthetic medicine treatments. The first aims to eliminate the tired look through the removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The second consists of applying micro injections of this toxin as a muscle relaxant to reduce or eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, sides of eyes, crow's feet and frown. This technique is performed in doctor's office and does not require admission. ...

Orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, particularly the eyelids, eyebrows and parts of the cheeks. This condition is often caused by a sinus infection, the virus spreads for the aforementioned areas. The most common age of onset is in childhood patients. Because of this, it is essential to properly treat without causing damage that can be maintained in adulthood. ...

Pterygium and pinguecula

Pterygium and pinguecula are two abnormal lumps in the conjunctiva of the eye that often emerge because of excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. That's why doctors stress the importance of protecting the eyes from the sun. Specifically, pterygium appears as fleshy tissue on the cornea, its size may vary, and accordingly the treatment can range from applying drops to surgery. Meanwhile, pinguecula springs as a yellowish bump on the white of the eye. In this case, not grow over the cornea, usually not require any specific treatment unless it affects vision, in which case it would need to be removed by surgery. ...

stye

A stye is an inflammation and infection of a hair follicle of the eye that translates into a minor bump on the edge of the eyelid, at the base of the lashes, in the so-called gland of Zeiss or Moll's gland. It is not serious but painful condition. The cause is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They are especially common in children. ...