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Ophthalmology literally means "the science of eyes" and is the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye, brain and areas surrounding the eye, such as the lachrymal system and eyelids.
Clinica Tarraula is pleased to have as part of its team of English-speaking specialists the services of a British Ophthalmologist - Dr Karel Hagemans MD MIEE.
Dr Karel Hagemans, originally studied medicine at the University of Leiden. He then majored in Ophthalmology at the University of Rotterdam and became a qualified ophthalmic surgeon in 1978.
As well as having his own private practice in Rotterdam he was has also been an external Ophthalmalogical Consultant to the Eye Hospital there. At this time this hospital was largest Ophthalmological Centre in Europe. Dr Hagemans also developed close contacts with Moorfields Hospital in London and Addenhrooks Hospital in Cambridge. He has maintained contacts with UK centres of excellence as well as others in the Netherlands and Germany.
Dr Hagemans speaks fluent English, German and Dutch as well as fairly good French and Spanish. He has lived and worked in Spain since 1999. His first practice was opened in Alfaz del Pi but soon followed by clinics in Moraira and Clinica Tarraula in Javea.
Dr Hagemans specialises in the following fields:
PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY including:
- Developmental problems and amblyopia (lazy eyes)
- Full evaluation of, and periodically checked for, all hereditary diseases of the eye
- Ocular Motor Problems: such as squint and double vision. Squint and Double vision can sometimes be corrected with use of glasses. However, if neccessary, then surgical correction must be performed and this should be undertaken as quickly as possible
- Dyslexia: Reading and other learning problems
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OPHTHALMOLOGY:
Treatment of all eye diseases - with special attention to internal diseases resulting in diseases of the eye such as
- diabetes
- hypertension and
- ophthalmolgic neurology
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MACULAR DEGENERATION
This problem normally affects the elderly but can be seen as hereditary ocular disease in younger people. It is generally found in older people as a hereditary or genetically determined disease, which leads to loss of central vision but never to complete blindness.
With early diagnosis it can be treated to some extent by laser therapy and intra-ocular injections of Lucentis. This is a day care treatrnent which mnust be executed in exceedingly sterile conditions. Repeat treatments may have to be carried out depending on severity of the case.
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LOW VISION
Examination and prescription for low vision aids.
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OCULAR PLASTIC SURGERY
Ocular Plastic Reconstructive Surgery involves
- Correction of scars after accidents
- Removal of tumours of the eyelids including xanthelasma
- Correction of poor vision due to sagging eyelids
Dr Hagemans specialises in ocular plastic surgery and is able to do eyelid corrections - both upper and lower lids in Clinica Tarraula as a day care operation.
Please note that for medical/technical reasons it is NOT advisable to do both upper and lower lids at the same time
For Ocular Plastic Reconstructive Surgery a comprehensive pre-operative ophthalmological examination is required initially plus 5-8 weekly post-operative controls. With surgery for eyelid corrections the sutures are normally removed one week after the operation.
If you would like to know more about eyelid correction surgery that can be undertaken here in Clinica Tarraula please contact us at drhagemans@ctonlineclinic.com
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EYE SURGERY
- Cataract:
Symptoms include a loss of vision despite proper correction with prescribed glasses. This is a problem that can occur at all ages but is mainly found in the older population due to ageing and/or due to metabolic changes whereby the lens becomes discoloured and cloudy. The operation involves removing the cloudy lens material from its capsule or bag enabling a new lens to be inserted. No hospitalisation is required. Following the operation 7-8 post operative controls are required plus, if necessary, a prescription of new glasses.
- Glaucoma:
This raised pressure within the eye usually goes unnoticed until there is a sudden total loss of vision. Glaucoma is a hereditary problem. Should any member of your family suffer from glaucoma you are strongly advised to have regular ophthalmologic examinations.
- Retinal detachment:
Retinal detachment can involve partial loss of vision after experiencing flashes and floaters before the eye and can result ultimately in blindness. It can be detected in its early stages by proper ophthalmological examination. An operation using a laser can be successful for minor detachments of the retina but complex operative measures are needed for major retinal detachments.
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Eye Tumours:
Very special techniques are essential for eye tumours surgery.
There are two types of eye tumour.
- Retinoblastoma, which are often found in the very young and
- Melanoma, which are generally found in people of middle age or older.
Both types of tumour can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated in time.
Symptoms usually involve a loss of vision or loss of part of the visual field, such as a shadow in your field of vision. In very young children, initial symptoms often show themselves a squint.
Although these symptoms do not always indicate an eye tumour they must always be examined minutely to determine the underlying illness or disease.
Symptoms include a loss of vision despite proper correction with prescribed glasses. This is a problem that can occur at all ages but is mainly found in the older population due to ageing and/or due to metabolic changes whereby the lens becomes discoloured and cloudy. The operation involves removing the cloudy lens material from its capsule or bag enabling a new lens to be inserted. No hospitalisation is required. Following the operation 7-8 post operative controls are required plus, if necessary, a prescription of new glasses.
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Appointments and Information |
| Treatment sessions cost |
From 60.00 |
| Availability in Clinica Tarraula |
Wednesday and Friday afternoons
10.00am - 2.00pm |
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Appointments |
96 579 00 00 |
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Emergency No. |
676 66 10 30 (24hrs) |
| E-Mail |
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| See also Dr Hagerman's own web site |
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