An ophthalmologist is a physician who examines eyes and visual acuity, corrects it and treats eye disorders conservatively and surgically.
Preventive eye health tests are recommended for:
Adults above 40 years of age once per year or as recommended by the ophthalmologist. Although ageing and the related changes in the body and eyes are natural and understandable, it's essential to perform these eye tests also for people without any complaints, because there are diseases that a patient might not even suspect, but the first symptoms will be a sign of advanced disease.
The children should have their eyes checked between the age of 13 and 24 months, then again at the age of 3-4 years and before starting the school at the age of 6 and 7 or as recommended by the ophthalmologist.
Dry eye syndrome, which is the cause of visual discomfort and red, irritated eyes, is becoming more common. Now with a special device ''LACRYDIAG'' you can examine in detail the layers of the tear film, which change in the case of dry eye. Phototherapy with IPL LacryStim is used to treat dry eye syndrome.
Innovative laser therapy methods are also offered, for example, ''Capital Clinic Riga'' performs treatment of eye diseases with a modern, latest generation ''EasyRet'' 577 nm laser device. It is suitable for the treatment of various retinal diseases. ''Capital Clinic Riga'' also performs laser treatment of glaucoma and secondary cataracts using Quantel Medical's latest generation combined YAG/SLT laser Optimis FUSION.
Red flags for visiting the physician:
Eye pain, painful eye movements, discharge from eyes;
Impairment of vision – difficulties to see far or close, clouded vision, complaints about deformed, convoluted lines, impaired night time vision.
The so-called ''eye floaters'' with flashes or without them. If you observe flashing followed by sort-of rain of ashes or drop of a dark, non-transparent curtain that stays even after moving your eyes, you need to visit an ophthalmologist immediately.
Doubling;
High sensitivity to light (with and without pain) and blinding.
Temporary loss of vision (less than half an hour) with flashing or without it.
Eye itchiness.
