The specialties of the center
Overview of the specialties of Dr. FRANCHINI's Ophthalmological Center in Ajaccio
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The ophthalmological consultation
Ophthalmology center in Ajaccio has an extensive and constantly updated technical platform that caters to ordinary ophthalmological consultations and the most advanced functional ophthalmological explorations alike.
- Refraction test
- fundoscopic examination
- Eye pressure test
- Biomicroscopic examination of the anterior segment
- Binocular vision assessment
- Prescription of corrective lens
- Contact lens adjustment
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Advanced functional explorations
Advanced functional explorations are in-depth examinations of the eye and the vision.
- OCT Optical Coherence Tomography
- Corneal pachymetry
- OPD-Scan Corneal topography
- ECC Endothelial Cell Count
- Color Vision Test
- Non-mydriatic retinography
- Biometry
- GDx Glaucoma Detection
- VF Visual Field test
- Plus optix Refraction test for babies
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Laser treatments
Centre EYETECH performs laser treatments under topical anesthetics (instillation of anesthetic drops).
Multispot ARGON laser
- Diabetic retinopathies (photocoagulation treatment)
- Degenerative retinal lesions
YAG Laser
- Secondary cataract or PCO (treatment by photodisruption)
- Iridotomy
SLT Laser
- Chronic open-angle glaucoma treatment
EXCIMER Laser
- Correction of ametropia (Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Hyperopia, Presbyopia)
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Intravitreal Injections (IVT)
Treatment of macular disorders and posterior segment disorder.
Intraocular injections of (Anti-VEGF or anti-inflammatory) treatments, under topical anesthetics, performed in a dedicated clean room. Such treatments are prescribed for some ARMD and retinal disorders.
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Surgery
Outpatient surgery is carried out as ambulatory care at the Center, whereas cataract and glaucoma surgeries are performed at CLINISUD, under topical surgery - without injection.
Outpatient surgery
- Chalazion
- Tear ducts
- Benign eyelids tumors
- Pterygium
Cataract and glaucoma surgery
- Cataract surgery with implant (regular lens, toric lens, multifocal lens, toric multifocal lens)
- Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy or deep sclerectomy)
- Combined cataract-glaucoma surgery (under general anesthetic)
