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Pterygium: causes, symptoms, and treatment - MedTalk by Medical Tourism S7 – EP12 - (Español)
May 06, 2025
Do you have a fleshy growth on your eye? In this episode, we discuss surfer's eye (pterygium), its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. We’re joined by Dr. Enrique Noyola, an ophthalmologist based in San Luis Potosí with over 10 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of surfer’s eye:
Fleshy growth on the eye, redness, burning sensation, blurry vision, dry eye, strabismus
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Dry eye treatment in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S6 - EP12
September 11, 2024
Need treatment for dry eye? In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about undergoing this procedure in Mexico. We are joined by Dr. Jesus Lozano, eye surgeon in Monterrey with more than 12 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of dry eye:
Red eyes, scratchy sensation in your eyes, blurry vision
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Treatment abroad for advanced diabetic retinopathy - MedTalk Podcast S5 - EP15
February 28, 2024
Discover the importance of prevention in diabetic retinopathy and its impact on ocular health. We are joined by Dr. René Cervantes ophthalmologist specialized in diabetic retinopathy, with over 20 years of experience and a practice in Tijuana, Baja California.
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Femtolasik - Eye surgery: What is and how it is performed - MedTalk Podcast S4 - EP12 - (Español)
August 16, 2023
Learn more about Femtolasik surgery to eliminate the use of glasses, as well as the procedure and recovery times. This laser eye surgery is the most advanced and provides greater precision and better results than other types of refractive surgery. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Raymundo Juarez, an eye surgeon with over 10 years of experience, who has his practice in Ciudad Juarez.
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Cornea, iris, and lens: Function and its most common affections: MedTalk Podcast S4 – EP7 - (Español)
July 05, 2023
Know what the function and most common conditions of the cornea, iris, and lens are, as well as what the anterior segment of the eye is. In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Jacobo Reséndiz, an ophthalmologist surgeon with a high specialty in the anterior segment with more than 4 years of experience and who has his office in Reynosa.
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What is glaucoma? Causes, symptoms, and treatment: MedTalk Podcast S3 – EP7 - (Español)
March 08, 2023
Know more about what glaucoma is, how we can prevent it, and treatment options to prevent this condition from worsening. In this week's episode, for World Glaucoma Day we are joined by Dr. Jesús Jaurrieta, an ophthalmic surgeon with more than 10 years of experience with an office in Chihuahua.
Most common symptoms of glaucoma:
Loss of central vision, blurred vision, headache, nausea, halos of light, eye pain
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Part 2-2: Retinal diseases: Diabetic retinopathy: MedTalk Podcast S3 – EP2 - (Español)
February 01, 2023
Know more about what diabetic retinopathy is, why it is important to have good control of diabetes, as well as regular visits to the ophthalmologist. In part 2, we are joined by Dr. Jazmín Salas, an ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in retina with more than 9 years of experience and who has her office in the city of Querétaro.
Most common symptoms of retinal diseases:
Blurred vision, floating spots, vision loss, flashes of light, dark areas
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