Posted: 2007-08-16

Introduction

A reference center for administering and interpreting the tests required for assessment and diagnosis of ocular diseases.

Information

We have a team of ophthalmologists with a range of subspecialties for interpreting results, and specialist physicians on-call throughout the region:

• Topography and pachymetry services (assessment of corneal shape, surface and thickness)
• Calculation of intraocular lens power for cataract surgery, A mode ecograph
• B mode ecograph for detecting tumors, retinal detachment, etc.
• Ultrabiomicroscopy (UBM)
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess optic nerve, macula and anterior segment
• Fundus and anterior segment photography
• Fluorescein Angiography (FAG) of the retina
• Visual field examination (automated perimetry) for functional assessment of optic nerve (glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmologic illnesses) and of the macula
• PENTACAM (computerized ocular analysis system) for integrated assessment of  the anterior segment
• Rental of YAG and Argon Lasers.

Hours

Interpretation:
From Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Examinations:
We suggest you check on the times corresponding to the type of test that will be done, as well as the preparation measures each type requires.

Telephones
52 (33) 38.48.4020 and 38.48.4021