The task of an ophthalmic surgeon is to block the oscillatory movements of the eyes (or significantly reduce them) in the straight position of the eye and to remove the forced position of the head, which often occurs in patients with nystagmus. Surgery is the only way to block these movements. In the case of nystagmus, treatment should start with surgery. This is the foundation for further rehabilitation. We have implemented modern "knifeless" technologies that allow performing surgical operations with the preservation of blood vessels and nerve elements of the eye, which is a huge achievement!
At Crystal Vision, we perform unique surgical operations of nystagmus that block and stop it. We are the first who have developed a three-stage system of rehabilitation of patients with nystagmus, the essence of which is to diagnose the precise state of the visual system in the case of nystagmus in combination with surgery and therapy to increase visual acuity.
The technique of surgery depends on the type of nystagmus, so it is extremely important to make precise diagnose; it is important to determine the cause of nystagmus and its type. It is for this purpose that we apply diagnostic standards that allow seeing the minimal disorders at any level of the visual system, from the transparency of the media and visual cells of the eye to the cells of the visual cortex of the brain.
After the surgical operation, it will be possible to carry out activities to improve vision.
In parallel with the surgical intervention, an ophthalmological examination is performed, which allows determining the exact refraction of the child and examining the fundus. If there is a refractive pathology (astigmatism, myopia, etc.), the child is prescribed glass correction.
Therapeutic treatment involves a special set of measures to increase visual acuity.
In February last year, the girl Ulyana became a patient of the Crystal Vision Eye Clinic of Professor Igor Aznauryan.
Ulyana's mother came to us with the problem of constant fluctuating eye movements in her 5-year-old daughter. We conducted a complete examination of the girl's visual system and diagnosed her with congenital horizontal nystagmus.
With the help of STRABO nystagmus surgery mathematical modeling technology, we were able to calculate the volume of the operation. And in July 2023 Victoria Balasanyan, the Head of Clinical Department of the Crystal Vision Eye Clinic, performed the operation on the girl.
The girl is currently undergoing conservative treatment.
We have developed a highly effective method of operations for various types of nystagmus, due to which we can completely block or significantly reduce the frequency of oscillatory eye movements in the straight position of the eye and significantly increase visual functions. These results are our pride; it is a huge step forward! To date, this is the only way to help patients with nystagmus effectively. Nystagmus surgeries performed by our eye surgeons are unique
