Cataracts - Laser Surgery | Ophtalmology Surgeries

Ophthalmology Surgery/Exam

Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Currently cataract surgery is effective and efficient in about 98% of patients. This surgery does not require general anesthesia, except in very particular situations, which can be done without hospitalization and with local anesthesia. The surgery time is small ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
Surgeries are performed at Hospital Particular do Algarve - Gambelas (Faro).

Pterygium Surgery

Pterygium - Formation of a small fibro-vascular membrane that develops from the conjunctiva, invading the cornea.
It is usually nasal and develops very slowly. It frequently presents a hereditary pattern and is closely associated with prolonged exposure to the sun and wind.
Surgeries are performed at Hospital Particular do Algarve - Gambelas (Faro).

Appointments

Ophthalmology appointments are not just to see if you need glasses.
We check for:

Refractive Errors

Strabismus and Amblyopia

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Diabetic Retinopathy

Macular Degeneration

Optic Atrophy

Laser

he Centro de Oftalmologia do Algarve is equipped with 2 types of laser:

Refractive Surger

Refractive surgery comprises the procedures performed for surgical correction of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism).
The surgery is performed on the cornea, with the aim of modifying its shape and therefore, its natural power.