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Dr. Philip Tsiplakos De Cavali

Dr. Philip Tsiplakos De Cavali
Ophthalmology
Girona


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Dr. Philip Tsiplakos De Cavali Ophthalmologist in
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Professional statement

Reference in Ophthalmology, Dr. Tsiplakos of CAVALI is the Director of the Institut Visió Girona, headquartered in Gabinet of Diagnosi. He is also co-founder and co-director of the Institut Oftalmològic of Girona Onyar located in the Clinic. He has completed doctoral studies and completed his residency at the prestigious Barraquer Clinic of Barcelona. Author of numerous publications, has attended several times to congresses on the specialty of national and international level.

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 Doctor's articles

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 Credentials

GMC: 080831456

 Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• Director of the Institut Visió Girona with headquarters in the Diagnosi Gabinet (GD), Girona (2011-present)
• Co-founder and co-director of the Institut Oftalmològic de Girona (IOG) of Onyar Surgical Clinic, Girona (2006-present)
• Ophthalmologist at Onyar Surgical Clinic, Girona (2004-present)
• Specialist in Ophthalmology at the Institut Català de la Retina (ICR) (2001-2004)
• Medical Adjunt of the Ophthalmology Service in the anterior segment and glaucoma section of the Hospital de la Crez Roja de Hospitalet, Barcelona (2001-2009)
• MIR in Ophthalmology at the Barraquer Clinic in Barcelona (1997-2001)

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1993)
• Specialist in Ophthalmology (2001)
• PhD studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
• He has participated in numerous medical research works

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 Publications and conferences

• He has made communications in various national and international scientific conferences
• He has published in prestigious Ophthalmology journals

Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or surgery circles, is a surgical procedure to correct the defects of the eyelids, and sagging and excess skin or the appearance of ba ...

Cataracts

Cataracts, also known as facosclerosis are a total or partial obstruction of the lens or lens of the eye, whose function is to convert the light rays ...

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive loss of nerve fibers in the optic nerve, whose proper functioning is essential to see clearly. Amon ...

Laser Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is responsible for changing the anatomy of the eye to correct vision defects such as farsightedness, astigmatism or myopia. There a ...

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Child ophthalmology is the part of medicine that deals with the eye and its diseases in children, from birth through adolescence. Since some of the eye diseases begin to show symptoms during this stage it is very important to consider the children's ophthalmology as part of health care smaller house. Among the most common conditions, it highlights the lazy eye, strabismus, child obstruction and malformations. Also, if any of the family of the patient has congenital diseases of view, it is much more necessary to make an early follow-up to not end up with worse consequences. ...

Retinopathy

Retinopathy is the common name of any non-inflammatory disease of the retina, the innermost layer of the eyeball responsible for receiving and sending images of the eye to the brain. That is why the term encompasses a range of conditions, the most common and known diabetic retinopathy, which occurs due to elevated blood glucose levels in these patients. The symptoms are not evident during the early stages of this type of retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss, so it is important that diabetics undergo regular eye examinations. Its main treatment is photocoagulation, laser surgery to repair abnormal blood vessels that have been created in the retina. Finally, in the case of blood that has entered into the vitreous humor, a vitrectomy is used, a type of surgery used only if the bleeding has been very generous. ...

Allergic conjunctivitis

  Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (mucous membrane covering the eyeball) usually caused by a virus or bacteria, but may also be caused by an allergy, in which case it is called allergic conjunctivitis. Such as dust, mold, pollen or certain chemicals are the most common causes of this inflammation. In addition, conjunctivitis spreads contact items that have been manipulated by the patient who suffers (such as the towels). Its most common symptoms are: red eyes, increased sensitivity to light, tearing, itching, feeling that something is stuck inside, or gummy appearance. Makeup is advisable to stop for a few days, do not wear contact lenses, wipe his eyes with cold compresses to relieve discomfort and apply pharmacological treatment prescribed by the doctor. Treatment generally includes corticosteroids eye drops and drops, in the case of allergic conjunctivitis, and antibiotic in other cases. ...

Diabetic Retinopathy

  Diabetic retinopathy involves an ocular disorder caused by diabetes, which is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina. This defect often causes leakage of fluid or blood in the eye, and if the disease progresses important visual disturbances such as blurred vision proliferation occur. The best way to prevent this disorder is to control diabetes (using insulin or other medications), a periodic eye exam (every one to two years), and exercising and maintaining a healthy diet to prevent the occurrence of the diabetes. When the disorder is in an advanced stage it should be treated by applying argon laser of existing lesions in order to prevent loss of vision. ...

Epiretinal membrane

The epiterretiniana membrane is an eye disease that involves the development of a fibrous membrane area and high vision sensitivity of the retina, the macula. When this membrane shrinks and wrinkles produces a series of malfunctions in the retina with consequent alterations in sight. The most common symptoms are progressive visual loss (blurred vision) and distortion in reading images or text. This eye disease occurs in people over 50 years and appears unknown cause. In cases in which no symptoms are evident removal is not necessary (track through regular checks done alone), but in the most severe vitreoretinal surgery should be assessed. ...

Glaucoma surgery - MIGS

MIGS glaucoma surgery is a noninvasive microsurgery for treating glaucoma. The objective of this procedure is to reduce intraocular pressure in the surgery that has minimal complications. The intervention also reduces treatment. ...

Macular degeneration - DMAE

The macula is the part of the eye responsible for providing a clear view. As we grow faculties it loses its function, causing macular degeneration, also known as AMD. This is a fairly common ailment after 60 years and can occur at various levels, resulting imperceptible in some cases. Conversely, it can also develop much more virulent causing total and progressive loss of sight. Although there is still no definitive treatment to repair the effects of macular degeneration, it is important to make an early diagnosis to slow its progression. Also, it has been found that consumption of antioxidant vitamins and zinc can contribute to this. ...

Ocular hypertension

When the pressure inside the eye is triggered, we say there is an ocular hypertension. In principle anyone can look ocular hypertension. However, people with eye injuries, eye diseases, certain medications, diabetic patients, among others, may be more conducive to development causes hypertension. Most people do not feel any previous symptoms so it is very important to perform eye examinations to prevent any disease. Ocular hypertension can be treated through medication to reduce eye strain and prevent damage from reaching the optic nerve, glaucoma avoiding -the loss of vision permanently. ...

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. ...

Pigmented retinitis

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Retina detachment

Retinal detachment occurs when separating the outer membrane of the retina (called the retinal pigment epithelium) of the inner layer (sensory retina). This detachment can be caused due to various reasons such as strong myopia or degenerative atrophic processes. Both conditions may be responsible for these layers are separated and that the fluid between the retina and transferred both to accumulate on the bottom. Consequently, in the detached retina segment blindness it occurs. Two of the most crucial signs that may alert the patient that has suffered a detached retina are viewing flashing lights and floaters. Treatment for most patients is surgery. ...

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. ...

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye formed by the choroid, ciliary leather, and iris, which surrounds the interior of the eyeball. This is the tissue more blood vessels throughout the body, so it is a very sensitive and prone to infectious and inflammatory processes area. Also, the inflammation causes severe vision loss, so it is very important to treat as soon as possible. Among its causes include infectious, autoimmune, bone and rheumatic diseases, and trauma. Symptoms of uveitis vary depending on the part of the uvea that is affected, if it comes back, vision loss occurs, whereas if it affects the previous, often cause blurred vision, eye pain, redness eyes and photophobia. Similarly, treatment depends on the location: in the case of anterior uveitis inflammatory eye drops are used; to the rear, it is best cortisone orally and through injections around the eye. Immunomodulatory drugs are administered when the disease is associated with a chronic process. Finally, it will only resort to surgery if associated complications such as glaucoma or cataracts occur. ...

Vision problems

Vision problems encompass a host of pathologies. The most common are refractive comprising: the nearsightedness or myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Its causes may be genetically different, due to aging or other diseases such as macular degeneration caused by diabetes. ...

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