Medellín hace historia: el primer Femto-TransPRK de América, una cirugía que solo cinco oftalmólogos realizan en el mundo
El Dr. Juan Arbelaez, con más de una década de experiencia clínica, quirúrgica y académica en Medio Oriente, posiciona a Medellín como referente conti...
TL;DR
- Dr. Juan Arbelaez, with extensive international experience, has brought advanced refractive and corneal surgery techniques to Medellín.
- Medellín is now a continental leader in ophthalmic innovation due to the introduction of Femto-TransPRK and SmartSight surgeries.
- Femto-TransPRK, performed without UV light or tissue burning, utilizes femtosecond laser plasma microexplosions for precise tissue separation, reducing haze and accelerating healing.
- SmartSight uses the same laser to correct myopia and astigmatism with a small incision, offering a safer, less invasive, and more precise alternative to conventional surgeries.
- Patients undergoing these new procedures experience significantly faster visual recovery, returning to normal activities within days.
- The Eye Clinic in Medellín, directed by Dr. Arbelaez, specializes in precision eye surgery using the Schwind ATOS laser, treating conditions like myopia, astigmatism, and keratoconus.
- The clinic also serves as a research and training center, solidifying its global reputation in high-precision refractive surgery.