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Rethimno
Daskalaki 5, Rethimno, Crete, 74100
0030 28310 55444
Daily: 8:30 - 18:00
10-07-2020
Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye diseases, such as cataracts. Also, the possibility of dangerous skin lesions on the eyelids as well as their premature aging increases (since the skin is sensitive and thinner in this area). Finally, solar radiation can lead to the appearance of a pterygium and other forms of the conjunctiva, age-related macular degeneration and photokeratitis. Heading into summer, Emmetropia shares nine essential tips for buying the best sunglasses to protect your eyes.
07-05-2020
Why is it recommended that the public wear a mask? Respiratory viruses, such as the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, can be transmitted by droplets that are ejected from our mouths when we speak, cough or sneeze. Wearing a mask traps droplets and can reduce the spread of infection in the community. The main purpose of wearing a mask is to protect the people around you if you are infected. At the same time, physical distance, hand hygiene and the correct way of using the mask should be observed. The mask should not be used on children under 3 years of age and on people who have breathing problems or cannot remove it without help.
12-03-2020
The Academy is sharing important ophthalmology-specific information related to the novel coronavirus, referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was previously known by the provisional name 2019-nCoV. The highly contagious virus can cause a severe respiratory disease known as COVID-19.
30-09-2019
Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder that manifests in a difficulty acquiring reading, spelling and writing skills. It presents across patients differently, and can lead to challenges with organizational skills and motor coordination. Dyslexia is one of the most prominent learning disabilities and according to some studies, nearly 7% of people are affected. These combined outcomes, alongside a lack of phonological awareness presents a challenge for sufferers trying to navigate a world that is unsuited to their needs.
22-04-2019
ITV News makes a story about RADAR Method and how can it help in earlier dyslexia diagnosis. Read the full article here.
08-01-2019
Dyslexia: Greek Reading Assessment Test at Harvard's Microscope
The RADAR method easily, quickly and objectively diagnoses reading problems with emphasis on dyslexia
Dyslexia is considered to be the most common of learning difficulties as it is estimated to affect 5-17% of the general population. Despite its increased frequency, however, a significant number of affected individuals remain undiagnosed, with implications on their development.
23-11-2018
Greek Researchers Create RADAR–a Dyslexia Diagnostic Just in Time
Breakthrough diagnostic system uses eye-tracking to identify dyslexia and suggest treatment
19-10-2018
Crete has been known to play an important role in the field of ophthalmology at international level in recent decades.
In particular, at this year's European Conference on Ophthalmology held in Vienna, there were four important publications on refractive surgery and cataract, by Dr. Ioannis Aslanides and Emmetropia's scientific team, which also collaborated with prominent doctors and scientists from foreign countries.
16-10-2017
Myopia is a refractive error in which one can see nearby objects more clearly than distant ones.
06-09-2017
Refractive treatments are associated with state-of-the-art technology, they are completely safe and intended to stop the use of glasses or contact lenses, providing excellent vision and a better quality of life.
04-09-2017
Astigmatism is a refractive error in which both distant and nearby objects appear cloudy and distorted.
This happens when the cornea is not completely spherical but has different curvatures so that the light rays focus not on one point of the retina but on two different ones.
In this case the image of an object is distorted (eg a point looks like a cross or a ball like a rugby ball). Astigmatism usually occurs in combination with myopia and hyperopia.
31-07-2017
One in five children in our country who go to school have learning disabilities.
Around the world, dyslexics are estimated to be one billion.
Greek researchers have been able to develop an innovative method that can accurately detect if a child is dyslexic.
The method is called R.A.D.A.R (Rapid Assessment for Difficulties & Abnormalities in Reading).
07-07-2017
Emmetropia: Protect your eye from the UV radiation
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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08-05-2017
The first synthetic soft-lens for the retina was created
Researchers in Britain have created the world's first synthetic retina lens made of very soft material. Until now, artificial retinas were made of hard materials. The retina lens, located at the back of the eye and could be the key for proper vision as it converts light into electrical signals that are then transmitted through the nerves to the brain.
Source: medlabnews.gr
26-04-2017
Mites are found everywhere in the house, in the dust, on the mattress. They cause asthma, rhinitis, runny nose, itching, conjunctivitis, respiratory problems
Acaras are a widespread group of insects (arthropods) that are found in large numbers on mattresses, carpets, carpets, lounges, etc. These are tiny sized arthropods. They belong to the Dermatophagoides gebus and to the Pyroglyphidae family. The dominant species in Greece are Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (mainland Greece) and Dermatophagoides farinae (islands). Their name derives from the fact that the mites themselves, their body parts and their exudates are transported by house dust, "house dust mites".
26-07-2016
In a recent issue of SQUMJ (Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal), there is a very good review article on dyslexia by Dr. Shidhani and Dr. Arora. They describe the different types of dyslexia, the variety of causes and also how it is managed. Perhaps the next important question to be discussed is its social impact. How does dyslexia affect the child, parents and society at large?
13-04-2016
The team of Dr Ioannis M. Aslanidie, professor of ophthalmology and director of Emmetropia give you some useful tips on how to protect your eyes through nutrition.
11-04-2016
Emmetropia: The secret prostate-cataract relationship
Interview of I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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23-03-2016
Emmetropia: Digital eye strain/ Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Interview of I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
01-03-2016
If today's upward trend continues, by 2050 half of the world's population, almost 5 billion people, will need glasses for distance, predicts an international study of ophthalmologists.
01-04-2014
Although rare, macular complications can occur and can result in decreased vision.
Refractive surgery aims to correct errors related to the refractive media of the eye by means including corneal reshaping with an excimer laser (PRK and LASIK), refractive lens exchange (RLE), and phakic IOL implantation. This article describes the preoperative macular conditions that can affect surgical outcomes and details the occurrence and management of postoperative macular complications following refractive surgery.
01-06-2013
Maps of the corneal epithelium can be valuable in the decision-making process for excimer laser corneal refractive surgery, in the assessment of short- and long-term postoperative outcomes and epithelial healing after corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL), and in screening for keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD). Reinstein et al have contributed a large number of studies with ultrasound epithelial measurements pointing out the plasticity of the epithelium in keratoconic corneas; they have suggested that a thicker than normal central cornea epithelium may suggest ectasia, as it may reflect the thickening normalization response to inferior steepening commonly seen in ectasia.
01-05-2013
1. YOU ARE TRAINED IN REFRACTIVE SURGERY WITH SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING IN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY, GLAUCOMA, AND RETINA. WHAT SURGICAL CASES DO YOU FIND MOST ENJOYABLE TO PERFORM AND REWARDING ONCE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED?
Despite my subspecialty training, I almost exclusively perform refractive surgery. Focusing on one subspecialty has allowed me to develop expertise and avoid being a jack of all trades, master of none. It is especially reward- ing when, as a result of my extensive experience in refrac- tive surgery, I am able to help patients who have been rejected elsewhere or suffered complications.
08-10-2012
Emmetropia: The new ASLA technique
Interview of I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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01-10-2012
Emmetropia: Perfect vision with the new ASLA technique
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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24-08-2011
Emmetropia: Computer Vision Syndrome
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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23-06-2011
Emmetropia: Vision enhancement treatments with the NeuroVision technology: Amblyopia
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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06-06-2011
TransPRK by SCHWIND (SCHWIND eyetech- solutions GmbH, Kleinostheim, Germany) is the only transepithelial singlestep treatment that avoids the eye coming into contact with any instrument. The clinical application of TransPRK, an advanced surface laser ablation (ASLA) treatment, uses the excimer laser to remove the epithelium, resulting in a more precise and more uniform treatment than what is achieved with either manual or alcohol-assisted debridement.
22-03-2011
Emmetropia: Vision correction without human touch
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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21-06-2010
Emmetropia: Summer and contact lenses
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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12-04-2010
Emmetropia: Diabetic retinopathy: Early detection and treatment
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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12-03-2010
Emmetropia: Glaucoma and its modern treatment
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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16-02-2010
Emmetropia: Pregnancy and your eyes
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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28-09-2009
Emmetropia: Vision and school performance
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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21-09-2009
Emmetropia: When a bright child copes everywhere except school
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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30-03-2009
Emmetropia: Pregnancy and Vision
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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22-03-2009
Article concerning the visual standards for those who want to study in a military academy.
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04-03-2009
Emmetropia: Keratokonus: Successful non-invasive treatment
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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03-01-2009
Emmetropia: The dangers of the misuse of contact lenses
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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09-01-2008
Emmetropia: Better vision in 10'
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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26-11-2007
Emmetropia: Refractive Errors: The 7th generation Schwind Amaris LASER is here!
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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17-10-2007
Emmetropia: Revolution in ophthalmology thanks to the the new generation LASERs
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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12-05-2007
Emmetropia: How the sun can harm your eyes
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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03-02-2007
Emmetropia: Eye protection for athletes
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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10-10-2006
Emmetropia: Keratokonus: Successful non-invasive treatment for the first time in Greece
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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07-10-2006
Emmetropia: The vision screening of children is necessary
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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10-06-2006
Emmetropia: Use sunglasses to protect your eyes
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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27-03-2006
Emmetropia: Why you need glasses during a solar eclipse
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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24-03-2006
Emmetropia: Presbyopia starts at 40
Written by I.M. Aslanides, Emmetropia's Medical Director
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07-01-2006
In medicine, we are used to saying that prevention is the best cure, but unfortunately there are some diseases that are not preventable - that is why their early diagnosis is crucial. One of these is glaucoma, which causes damage to the optic nerve leading gradually to blindness.
19-11-2005
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that have the common characteristic of causing optic nerve damage and progressive blindness. Glaucoma is estimated to affect 4% to 5% of adults - about 67 million people worldwide.
07-10-2005
Vision could be described as the most important of the five senses. However, genetic and environmental factors adversely affect it, resulting in the deterioration in someone's quality of life.
Excellent vision (that is, emmetropia) is therefore the issue in modern reality, as one's choices are often (professional, social and personal) determined by it.
27-09-2005
In Greece Medical tourism sounds like a foreign word. This is a sensible thing to do, since as a country only for our health system we cannot be proud. And yet in Crete an innovative medical center in collaboration with one of the largest hotel chains in our country, declares the start of the "game" of medical tourism.
We met with Dr. Ioannis Aslanides, former Medical Director of VEMMO (IVO) and the current scientific director of the Emmetropia Eye Center of Crete and we asked him about the prospects of a "different" tourism in Crete.
19-09-2005
Refractive diseases affect a large proportion of the population, regardless of age. Mr. Ioannis Aslanidis, Scientific Director of the Emmetropia Eye Center in Crete, analyzed the modern techniques of repairing these vision problems, the limitations that apply and the importance of choosing the appropriate ophthalmological center.
21-05-2005
The surgical cataract removal is the most common and successful intervention of modern surgical science. The complications are rare, but present, as in any operation. The factors that determine the occurrence of such complications are usually related to the specificity of the cataract (ultra-violent hard), to the coexistence of other ocular diseases (glaucoma, corneal, retinal, iridocyclitis) and cataract.
26-03-2005
The crystalline lens of the eye is located just behind the iris and the pupil and functions as the camera lens: it adjusts the focus of light to the retina, a membrane deep within the eye where all images are recorded, allowing us to see objects. clear both near and far distances. The cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens and is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide.
12-02-2005
Emmetropia is called the ideal state of vision. The cornea and lens precisely focus the rays of light from an object to the retina, achieving the perfect image.