Age-related or congenital cataracts and untreated refractive errors aren’t the only causes of treatable blindness in Guatemala. They’re just the most common. Here’s a quick run-down of some of the rest: Undetected glaucoma; retinal detachment; macular degeneration; hypertension; tissue growth over sun-exposed eyes; traumatic accidents; and diabetic complications. These ALSO steal sight from Guatemalans of […]
Visualiza’s Vincent Pescatore Hospital located in Guatemala City, has acquired a new Yag laser. The device is used to clear any frosting from the back surface of an intraocular lens in patients who had cataract surgery and then develop this condition over time. This reduces glare and improves vision again, thus leading to better long term outcomes for Visualiza’s patients.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has committed the international community to eye health for all by the year 2030. More than 1 billion people globally suffer preventable sight loss. The majority of those people live in developing countries like Guatemala.
With a constantly growing staff that now numbers over 200 medical and administrative personnel, continuous education (CE) is becoming increasingly important throughout the Visualiza Eye Care Network.
