{"id":1905,"date":"2017-10-19T08:20:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T08:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inof.es\/superficie-ocular\/"},"modified":"2022-07-17T19:34:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T19:34:11","slug":"ocular-surface-treatments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/ocular-surface-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocular Surface"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;color&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577990064521{background-image: url(https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tratamiento-superficie-ocular.jpg?id=3378) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad{color:#ffffff;font-size:60px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:600;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad{font-size:40px;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad{font-size:40px;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vcex_69dc6a3fd5fad\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">OCULAR SURFACE<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #99ccff;\">We take care of your eyes to give you rest every day.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-button.vcex_69dc6a3fdb0f7{background:#5884ca;color:#ffffff!important;padding-inline:20px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc6a3fdb0f7:hover{background:#1c5ec9!important;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc6a3fdb0f7 .theme-button-icon-left{padding-inline-end:20px;}<\/style><div class=\"theme-button-wrap theme-button-block-wrap wpex-block wpex-clear wpex-clr\"><a href=\"tel:933933156\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-left block vcex_69dc6a3fdb0f7\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\"><span class=\"vcex-button-icon vcex-icon-wrap theme-button-icon-left\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Request an appointment 933 933 156<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510529306469{background-position: 0 0;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fdbc64{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524753670198 vcex_69dc6a3fdbc64\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Ocular Surface<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fdc295{color:#6b6b6b;font-size:40px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:200;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_69dc6a3fdc295\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">SPECIALITIES<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a3fdd53c{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524753663064 vcex_69dc6a3fdd53c\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Ocular Surface<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_tta_tabs shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508256027653{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #cccccc !important;border-right-color: #cccccc !important;border-top-color: #cccccc !important;border-bottom-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508251362686-4ac9fce9-13f7ec28-b431cafd-2ffb&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">What is the ocular surface?<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]An ophthalmological study of the ocular surface includes the prevention and treatment of conditions involving the <strong>cornea<\/strong>, <strong>conjunctiva<\/strong> and <strong>tear film<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The cornea is the transparent layer forming the anterior part of the eye. It protects the remaining layers and focuses light like a lens on the retina so that we can see. It is made up of five layers of tissue, and is covered by a transparent membrane with micro-vessels, called the conjunctiva, which in turn is covered by the tear film.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1540&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]A healthy ocular surface.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Disorders&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508256790280-6cca5488-e3c6ec28-b431cafd-2ffb&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Ocular surface disorders<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Corneal degenerations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keratoconus<\/strong>: Progressive deformation of the cornea (a lump-like protrusion) in the central and lower side, caused by the cornea thinning (ectasia). The condition causes a progressive increase in refractive error and reduced quality of vision. In advanced cases it can affect corneal transparency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Involutional corneal degeneration<\/strong>: This appears naturally or through normal cornea ageing. This is more common at advanced ages, and usually only manifests in one eye without affecting vision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-involutional corneal degeneration<\/strong>: Not related to ageing, but instead related to metabolic changes. The most common types are band keratopathy (related to calcium deposits) and lipid degeneration (related to fats). They may affect vision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corneal dystrophies<\/strong>: Uncommon genetic diseases that have a severe impact on vision. The most common is Cogan&#8217;s dystrophy, which causes discomfort and loss of vision, and Fuchs&#8217; dystrophy, which can be painful.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conjunctival degeneration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pinguecula<\/strong>: An alteration to the conjunctiva in the inner area of the white part of the eye, related to sun exposure. It starts off transparent, then turns white and yellowish with age. It can sometimes become swollen (it looks red) and may be itchy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pterygium<\/strong>: This condition starts out like a pinguecula, but then grows in a comet shape and can invade the cornea, changing its appearance (fleshy and with blood vessels). It is important to treat this condition before it reaches the cornea, as it can deform the cornea and leave a scar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-image-grid grid-style-default wpex-row wpex-clr wpex-lightbox-group\"><div class=\"id-2246 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_2 col col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/detalle-cornea.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link wpex-lightbox-group-item\" data-title=\"La c\u00f3rnea vista al detalle\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/detalle-cornea.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"La c\u00f3rnea vista al detalle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/detalle-cornea.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/detalle-cornea-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-1596 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-text-center span_1_of_2 col col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ojo-seco.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-link wpex-lightbox-group-item\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ojo-seco.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ojo-seco.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ojo-seco-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Detail of the cornea and dry eye effect.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Dry Eye Syndrome<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Dry eye is a very common chronic inflammatory condition, suffered by almost one third of the population. The usual symptoms are a sensation of \u201csand\u201d in the eyes, and other symptoms, such as: burning sensation, heavy eyelids, tired eyes and photophobia (light sensitivity). The causes are of two types: either the eye does not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly, though the most common cases are mixed. Evaporative dry eye is usually caused by a dysfunction in the Meibomian glands (MG), which are glands in the eyelids whose secretion is essential for the composition of tears.<\/p>\n<p>It is more common in women than men, especially after 50 years of age. Within the risk factors associated to dry eye, we include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Environmental factors<\/strong>, such as working with digital screens, continuous exposure to air conditioning, or wearing contact lenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Systemic illnesses<\/strong>, such as Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetes or hyperthyroidism.<\/li>\n<li>Taking <strong>medication<\/strong> for the heart, allergies or high blood pressure, anti-anxiety medication or anti-depressive medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dry eye syndrome usually gets worse with age, and can, in some cases, cause a loss of quality of like which may even be incapacitating. That is why it is important for dry eye to be diagnosed, evaluated and treated by an ophthalmologist specialised in dry eye syndrome.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Evaluation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508258154839-35b76ff9-306eec28-b431cafd-2ffb&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Evaluation<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Diagnostic techniques<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ocular surface examination<\/strong> using a slit lamp, a binocular microscope with different magnification settings and light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fluoresceinogram<\/strong>: The eye is stained with fluorescein (a biocompatible dye) before being examined under a blue light. The dye stains the patient&#8217;s tear film and corneal lesions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schirmer&#8217;s Test<\/strong>. This test measures the amount of tears, with strips that rest directly on the eyelid.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Technological instruments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Corneal pachymetry<\/strong>: This measures the thickness of the central cornea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corneal topography<\/strong>: An apparatus that measures corneal curvature and surface regularity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/myPbV7CGNrc&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]A slit lamp allows the ophthalmologist to determine the position, depth and size of any alteration to the anterior segment of the eye (conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens). With the help of special lenses, it is also possible to study the posterior segment (vitreous, retina and optic nerve).[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-preloaderimg wpex-relative\"><img width=\"350\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion.jpg 350w, https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vcex-image-slider vcex-module wpex-slider slider-pro wpex-clr\" data-loop=\"true\" data-auto-play-delay=\"4000\" data-animation-speed=\"600\" data-height-animation-duration=\"500\" data-thumbnail-height=\"70\" data-thumbnail-width=\"70\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-slides sp-slides\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"350\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion.jpg 350w, https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-colocacion-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"wpex-slider-caption sp-black sp-layer\"data-position=\"bottomLeft\" data-show-delay=\"500\" data-show-transition=\"up\" data-hide-transition=\"down\" data-width=\"100%\"><p>Placement.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"350\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/test-schirmer-medicion.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" 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class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1899 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">RETINA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/ocular-surface-treatments\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1905 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">OCULAR SURFACE<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/eyelids-orbit-and-tear-duct\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1908 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">EYELIDS, ORBIT AND TEAR DUCT<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/clinical-optometry\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1924 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">CLINICAL OPTOMETRY<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/nav>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a4008d81{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1531933965294 vcex_69dc6a4008d81\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Treatments<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Ocular surface<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Keratoconus<\/strong>: Treatment is based on four points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glasses or contact lenses: Glasses are used to begin with, but special contact lenses are better later on.<\/li>\n<li>Cross-linking: The cornea is instilled with a vitamin, riboflavin, to increase its hardness and therefore stop the ectasia. This treatment is applied in the early stages of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>Intrastromal corneal rings: These are curved rings that are implanted inside the cornea to flatten it. They are recommended for very curved corneas.<\/li>\n<li>Lamellar transplant (for one part of the cornea) or penetrating transplant (for the whole cornea): In its final stages, the damage will start to form scars that require tissue transplant surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Corneal degeneration<\/strong> does not usually require treatment, and rarely needs surgery or a transplant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corneal dystrophies<\/strong> require treatment depending on their seriousness, with treatment normally required for complications. If the condition is serious and advanced, a transplant may be required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pinguecula<\/strong>: This condition rarely requires treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pterygium<\/strong>: In its early stages this condition only requires eye drops or anti-inflammatory drops, but if it grows or almost touches the cornea then surgery will be required. There are two types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple removal: In 50% of cases the pterygium will reappear, especially in young people.<\/li>\n<li>Removal followed by a conjunctival graft: After extraction, the area is covered with conjunctiva from the upper area of the same eye. The risk of reappearance is very low (less than 5%) and the result looks better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dry Eye Syndrome<\/h3>\n<p>Dry eye<strong> symptoms<\/strong> are treated using artificial tears of different types. Depending on the degree of dryness in each case, artificial tears of different densities can be used, or even a get to be applied to the yes at night. When artificial tears are not enough, a medication called cyclosporine is used. And in the most severe cases, such as those associated to Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome, autogenic serum is used.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>treatment, as such<\/strong>, for dry eye will depend on the cause of the syndrome:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When it is due to a systemic cause, the treatment of the baseline disease may improve the symptoms, as is the case with diabetes.<\/li>\n<li>In other cases, the direct cause of dry eye may be found in the eyelids. Eyelid hygiene, using towelettes, often has good results.<\/li>\n<li>There are other innovative and effective treatments to deal with dry eye syndrome caused by a dysfunction of the Meibomian glands:\n<ul>\n<li>Glandular massage for the Meibomian glands (MG).<\/li>\n<li>MG catheterisation.<\/li>\n<li>Application of heat on the MGs.<\/li>\n<li>IPL laser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/GfZG16b8EJ8&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1544&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1542&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1546&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Intrastromal corneal rings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc6a4009c3f{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1577990328765 vcex_69dc6a4009c3f\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Related entries<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-post-type-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-post-type-grid entries wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry vcex-grid-item wpex-clr col span_1_of_2 col-1 entry post-2020 type-post has-media cat-170 post_tag-172 post_tag-173 post_tag-174 post_tag-175 post_tag-177 post_tag-171 post_tag-176 translation_priority-230\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/solar-radiation-and-eye-health\/\" title=\"Solar radiation and eye health\"><img width=\"823\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/radiacion_solar_salud_ocular.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/radiacion_solar_salud_ocular.jpg 823w, https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/radiacion_solar_salud_ocular-768x352.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-details entry-details wpex-bordered wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/solar-radiation-and-eye-health\/\">Solar radiation and eye health<\/a><\/h2 ><div class=\"vcex-post-type-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Solar radiation affects our eye health more than we can imagine. 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