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Corneal transplant

queratocono

This surgery is considered in people who have the following conditions: 1. Corneas with high curvature and is not possible to improve their visual quality special contact lenses. (Keratoconus). 2. Weakening after corneal cataract surgery. (Bullous keratopathy) 3. Corneal scar after penetrating wound. 4. Scarring after infections by viruses, fungi or bacteria. 5. Problems with […]

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Oda al Ojo (Pablo Neruda)

poema ojos neruda

Poderoso eres, pero una arenilla, una pata de mosca, un miligramo de polvo entro en tu ojo derecho y el mundo se hizo negro y borroso. Cuida el ojo! El ojo, globo de maravilla, pequeño pulpo de nuestro abismo que extrae la luz de las tinieblas, perla elaboradora, maquinita rápida como nada o como nadie, […]

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La Hilandera (Andrés Eloy Blanco)

lágrimas

Dijo el hombre a la Hilandera: a la puerta de su casa: -Hilandera, estoy cansado, dejè la piel en las zarzas, tengo sangradas las manos, tengo sangradas las plantas, en cada piedra caliente dejè un pedazo del alma, tengo hambre, tengo fiebre, tengo sed…, la vida es mala… y contestò la Hilandera: -Pasa. Dijo el […]

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Corneal Transplant: An unforgettable experience

By: Mercedes Díaz. Published in the Journal Frontera: Mérida, January 23, 1994 It was the first time in my life coming as observer, to a surgical room. I must confessthat doubts assailed me moments before. But the attractive and exciting of experience I decided to watch the operation. It was a transplant, in this case,cornea. […]

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The eight year old girl has myopia and needs glasses

By: Mercedes Díaz. Mérida, Venezuela Given the novelty to receive some beautiful glasses, I feel happy, every time I look in the mirror, She looks herself again and again. The girl goes to school and there in the breaks between games and jokes, comes the word “Four eyes” and then begins to feel bad with […]

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