Taking care of your eye health is much more than just seeing well. Vision has a direct influence on our physical, mental and emotional well-being, and becomes particularly important after a certain age, when staying active and practising sport becomes an essential ally for quality of life. However, certain eye diseases can limit our ability to move, our balance or even our safety when training.
In this context, ophthalmology is experiencing advances that make a real difference for those who want to continue to enjoy sport and a healthy lifestyle. The Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella has recently incorporated the technique of lamellar corneal transplantation. DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty)The new technology is considered to be the most advanced in selective corneal surgery. Six months after implantation, the results are very positive: more than 80-90% of patients recover useful vision within a few weeks, which translates into autonomy, confidence and a better willingness to be active.
Unlike classic corneal transplantation, which replaces the entire cornea, DMEK allows only the damaged layer to be transplanted. This minimally invasive nature is reflected in faster recovery, greater visual clarity and a lower risk of immune rejection. "Vision recovers in weeks instead of months, with higher contrast and quality. This significantly improves patients' lives," explains Dr Nabil Ragaei Kamel, head of the hospital's Ophthalmology Department.
The technique is particularly indicated for diseases such as Fuchs' dystrophy or in corneal decompensation after cataract surgery, pathologies that can significantly affect daily life. Thanks to the recovery of corneal transparency, patients recover the ability to read, drive, train or practice outdoor activities without the limitations previously imposed by blurred or reduced vision.
The implementation of this programme has been made possible thanks to the investment in cutting-edge technologyThe centre is equipped with the latest technology, such as high-resolution surgical microscopy, specific injection systems and femtosecond lasers, as well as the collaboration of nationally renowned specialists. All this has allowed Quirónsalud Marbella to position itself as a reference centre for advanced corneal surgery in Andalusia.
But behind every transplantation there is a decisive factor: the corneal tissue donation. Without the generosity of donors and their families, none of this would be possible. Every cornea donated becomes a new opportunity to regain sight and, with it, the chance to enjoy sport, leisure and life to the full.
The outlook for the future points to new regenerative therapies and techniques for the treatment of serious corneal diseases, such as keratoconus, with the aim of offering increasingly safer, more effective and faster alternatives. A step forward in innovation that reinforces the idea that taking care of our eyes is taking care of our quality of life and our overall well-being.
Because seeing well is not only a matter of eye health: it is also the key to keep moving, training and enjoying every stage of life with freedom and confidence.
