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Ophthalmology in Costa Rica
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Centro Oftalmologico Guanacaste
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Vision Institute - Dr. Adrian Rubenstein
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Ophthalmology clinics in Costa Rica
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NASS - North American Spine Society
ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
MPS - Medical Protection Society
European Journal of Ophthalmology
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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RS - The Rhinoplasty Society
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ESE - European Society of Endodontology
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IFAD - International Federation of Aesthetic Dentistry
IBHRS - International Board of Hair Restoration Specialists
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The Pankey Institute
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URHP - Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners
AACD - Asian Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders
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ACHSI - The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International
CIDESCO - Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
ART - Active Release Techniques
ICPA - International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
CDA - Caribbean Dermatology Association
APAO - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
FICCDE - International College of Continuing Dental Education Fellowship
GMC - General Medical Council
ISA - International Sleep Academy
ISCG - International Society of Cosmetogynecology
EPA - European Prosthodontic Association
ABSI - Advanced Body Sculpting Institute
EACMFS - European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
FILACP - Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica
REDLARA - Rede Latino-americana de Reprodução Assistida
ALMER - Asociación Latinoamericana de Medicina Reproductiva
ICP - International College of Prosthodontists
EFP - European Federation of Periodontology
IADR - International Association for Dental Research
IODPT - International Organization for Dental Phobia Treatment
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AAP - Asian Academy of Prosthodontics
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PFA - Pierre Fauchard Academy
ISCD - International Society of Computerized Dentistry
YDW - Young Dentists Worldwide
APAD - Asia Pacific Academy of Dentistry
ACDNA - Academy Of Computerized Dentistry Of North America
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Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Medically trained doctors who care for patients who have eye and vision conditions are called ophthalmologists and are the only practitioners diagnosed and trained to treat all eye and vision problems. Their practice is very diverse, dealing with a wide range of issues and clinical conditions. Some of the most common conditions that they treat and manage include:
- Minor and major eye injuries
- Infectious eye disease
- Dry eyes
- Proptosis (bulged eyes)
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Corneal pathology
- Retinal problems, such as bleeding and detachment or tears of the retina
- Squints
- Eye-related neurological problems
- Excessive tearing
- Intraocular inflammation
- Chronic eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
An ophthalmologist can offer a wide range of medical services, including surgical eye procedures. Some of the most common procedures that ophthalmologists perform are as follows:
- Eye examinations.
- Specialized tests, such as ultrasonography of the eyes and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Refractive surgery to correct vision, such as LASIK.
- Cataract surgery.
- Glaucoma surgery.
- Cancer treatment.
- Reconstructive surgery to repair birth abnormalities or trauma, such as crossed eyes.
- Neoplasm removal.
- Corneal transplants.
- Repairing torn or detached retinas.
- Strabismus surgery.
- Oculoplastic surgery (plastic surgery around the eye).
- Prescribing and fitting glasses and contact lenses.
How Long Should I Stay in Costa Rica?
Your length of stay depends on the type of treatment you undergo. In general, you may need to stay in Costa Rica for at least a week or to let your eyes recover and to attend follow-up checkups, where your ophthalmologist checks your condition and make sure that your eyes are healing properly. If everything is fine, they will allow you to leave for home. However, for some surgery, such as retinal detachment surgery, you should avoid flying until your eyes have fully healed. Therefore, it is best that you wait 3 to 4 weeks, sometimes even longer, before you travel home.
What's the Expected Recovery Time?
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery you underwent, your age, and overall health. It is generally recommended to rest your eyes for a few days. With LASIK, you may be able to return to work after a day. After a corneal transplant, you should wait for 2 to 3 weeks until you go back to work.
What Aftercare is Required?
Your ophthalmologist will give you instructions to care for your eye after the procedure. It is crucial that you follow all of them to have a quick recovery and obtain optimum results. To keep the result or to prevent complications, you will need to make some lifestyle changes, such as avoid smoking and staying active. You also need to attend regular checkups, typically once a year, with your local eye doctor or your ophthalmologist in Costa Rica.
What's the Success Rate?
Thanks to the continuous advancement of ophthalmology, eye treatments, and surgeries are now highly successful and safe. For instance, the latest research of LASIK showed that it has a 99% success rate in achieving 20/40 vision or better, whereas the success rate of corneal transplant is as high as 90%. However, it is important to be aware of the risks and side effects of eye treatments and surgeries, such as dry eyes, temporary visual problems, overcorrections, under correction, astigmatism, regression, and, very rarely, vision loss.
Are there Alternatives?
For some eye problems, you may be able to go to an optometrist as an alternative. However, if your conditions need to be treated through surgery, your optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.
This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.
Update: 10/03/2023
Recommended Medical Centers in Costa Rica for Ophthalmology
Guanacaste, Costa Rica We Recommend
Centro Oftalmologico Guanacaste
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Centro Oftalmologico Guanacaste, can be found in Barrio La Palmera, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. How many procedures are offered to patients at Centro Oftalmologico Guanacaste?Their focus is wide and spans many procedures, with 38 proc...
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San Jose, Costa Rica We Recommend
San Jose, Costa Rica We Recommend
Vision Institute - Dr. Adrian Rubenstein
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Vision Institute - Dr. Adrian Rubenstein, can be found in Calle los Almendros, San Jose, Costa Rica. How many procedures are offered to patients at Vision Institute - Dr. Adrian Rubenstein?Their expertise is spread across a few pr...
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