The GVM ophthalmology units have long been a key reference point for private ophthalmology surgery and parasurgery, collaborating with some of the most esteemed and skilled ophthalmologists in Italy. They handle the surgical treatment of eye pathologies and the related anatomical structures.
Patients receive comprehensive care at the facility, from diagnosis through to surgery if needed. All surgical services provided are minimally invasive, minimizing post-operative discomfort. The units utilize state-of-the-art equipment for corneal tomography, and patients can also access innovative tests, such as genetic diagnosis of maculopathy.
The following procedures are carried out:
Operations on Ocular Appendages and Eyelids:
- Chalazion removal
- Pterygium correction
- Correction of entropion and ectropion (folding of the eyelid outward)
- Blepharoplasty
Surgery on the Anterior Segment:
- Cataract surgeries
- Refractive surgery for correcting refractive defects: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism
- Phakic lens implantation
- Lensectomy
- Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF drugs
Glaucoma Interventions:
- Trabeculectomy
- Iridectomy
- Placement of draining valve implants
Endoscopic Tear Duct Surgery:
This non-invasive technique allows visualization and recanalization of the tear ducts to restore normal tear flow. It involves removing obstructions causing blockage by inserting a microscopic probe, without damaging surrounding tissues.
Parasurgical therapies utilize lasers.
The main types include:
- Excimer Laser: Used to treat the anterior segment of the eye for conditions such as cataracts and in corneal transplantation. It is also employed for the posterior segment in cases of retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular hole.
- Femtosecond Laser: A cutting-edge technique used in refractive surgery for correcting astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, and cataracts.
X-Linking therapy
X-Linking therapy is a parachirurgical technique, without incisions and stitches, to counteract the progression of keratoconus, a degenerative pathology of the cornea. The aim of this therapeutic approach is to strengthen the cornea through a combination of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) eye drops and ultraviolet light laser.
Pediatric ophthalmology center
Among the main eye disorders affecting children, strabismus is the one which, when orthoptic treatment is not sufficient, is managed through surgery. Surgery is proposed to lengthen or shorten the muscles involved in the ocular deviation and is carried out more or less early based on the type of strabismus diagnosed."