What it is
After residency in ophthalmology, some doctors continue their training in a specific area: cornea and refractive surgery, retina or glaucoma. A subspecialty consultation is the assessment with that subspecialist.
It is indicated when the comprehensive eye exam finds something that calls for a closer study, when another doctor refers the patient with a diagnosis, or when the patient wants a second opinion before a treatment or surgery.
Techniques and procedures
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Cornea and refractive surgery
For keratoconus, corneal disease and scarring, the assessment before refractive surgery and the follow-up of a corneal transplant.
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Retina, vitreous and macula
For macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments and tears, and the diseases that affect central vision.
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Glaucoma
For suspected glaucoma, high eye pressure, monitoring of the optic nerve and the choice between drops, laser or surgery.
Who treats it
When to get checked
- Another doctor referred you with a cornea, retina or glaucoma diagnosis.
- You were advised to have surgery and want a second opinion.
- Your current treatment is not giving the expected result.
- Your baseline exam found something that needs further study.
If any of these sound familiar, the sensible step is an assessment: that is where you find out what is going on and what to do about it.
General guidance. It does not replace an assessment by a specialist.
Related services
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Comprehensive eye exam
A complete assessment of your eyes: visual acuity, prescription, intraocular pressure and an examination of the front and the back of the eye.
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Diagnostic testing
Corneal topography, retinal imaging (OCT), visual fields and other tests: each one measures something different about the eye.
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Refractive surgery
Corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea with a laser, to depend less on glasses.
Accreditations
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Mexican Board of Ophthalmology
All three doctors, board-certified in the specialty.
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COFEPRIS
Current operating notice with the federal health authority.
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Centro Médico ABC
All three doctors, members of its medical society.
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Instituto de Oftalmología
Fundación Conde de Valenciana IAP.
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Mexican Society of Ophthalmology
Active members, current in their subspecialty.
Contact
Where we are
Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment: the clinic is in Torre A, fifth floor, and the entrance and the elevator take a moment.
- Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001
- Torre A, Piso 5, Consultorio 5
- Santa Fe, 05370
- Cuajimalpa, Ciudad de México
Write to us
Leave us your details and we will contact you the same day to coordinate your visit.
Notes
What is worth knowing about your eyes
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Am I a candidate for refractive surgery?
It is not for everyone, or at any point in life: first we check your prescription, your corneal shape and the ocular surface.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Diabetes: your retina gets checked even if you see well
The damage starts without symptoms and shows up in a dilated exam, so the check-up is scheduled instead of waiting for trouble.
Dr. Gerardo Ledesma Gil
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Glaucoma gives almost no warning
Side vision goes little by little and the brain fills in what is missing. By the time you notice, the optic nerve is damaged.
Dra. Jasbeth Jahaira Ledesma Gil
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The cornea is the window of the eye
When it loses clarity or changes shape, vision blurs even with the right lenses: a prescription that will not settle deserves an exam.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Floaters, flashes and shadows
A sudden burst of them, or a shadow moving in from the side, should not wait for your next visit: it calls for a prompt retina exam.
Dr. Gerardo Ledesma Gil
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If glaucoma runs in your family
Your check-ups start earlier. Pressure alone is not enough: the optic nerve and the visual field are assessed too, and repeated over time.
Dra. Jasbeth Jahaira Ledesma Gil
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Dry eye: why it burns and what helps
It is rarely a lack of water: usually the tear film evaporates too fast. That is why drops alone are not always enough.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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After retina surgery
Vision takes time to settle and the follow-up visits are part of the treatment, not paperwork: that is where we see if things are going where they should.
Dr. Gerardo Ledesma Gil
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Glaucoma drops are for every day
They are not felt and they do not relieve a symptom: that is why they get forgotten. What they do is hold the pressure while the nerve holds on.
Dra. Jasbeth Jahaira Ledesma Gil
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Contact lenses: the care that actually matters
Most serious corneal problems in lens wearers come from three habits, and all three can be changed today.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most before their first visit
Do I need a referral to book a visit?
No. You can book your consultation directly. If another doctor referred you, please bring their notes and any tests: they help us avoid repeating work that is already done.
How long does the first assessment take?
Between 30 and 60 minutes. It includes a full eye exam.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your current glasses, a list of the medications you take and any previous eye tests or prescriptions. If you wear contact lenses, ask us how long before the visit you should take them out.
Will my pupils be dilated? Can I drive afterwards?
Often yes, especially for retina and glaucoma exams. The drops leave your vision blurry and light-sensitive for a couple of hours, so it is best to bring someone along or not drive back.
Where is the clinic?
In Santa Fe, inside an office tower: Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001, Tower A, 5th floor, office 5. Allow a few minutes for the entrance and the elevator; the "Directions" button opens the route on the map.