Weight Loss Medication and Vision: What Ozempic Could Mean for Eye Health
2024. one of the most talked-about topics in ophthalmology over the past year has been this: could Ozempic affect vision? This question did not emerge out of nowhere — it was prompted by clinical data that began accumulating in the FDA’s adverse event reporting database. A detailed PMC study that reviewed 11,558 adverse event […]
Screen Time and Your Eyes: What Science Really Says
Digital eye strain affects up to 65% of screen users. Blurred vision, dryness, headaches — but could blue light glasses really save the day? Science says: not quite. The statistics are clear: as time spent in front of screens has increased, so have complaints related to eye discomfort. An NIH review study shows that digital […]
What to expect from your first comprehensive eye examination if you’re still just considering your options?
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KSA founder and Eye surgeon Dr. Haavel: “Never do more to the eye than truly necessary”
Dr. Ants Haavel, founder of KSA Silmakeskus, on what 20 years of experience, more than 55,000 operated eyes, and zero ectasia cases have truly taught him about laser surgery. One Principle That Has Not Changed in Twenty Years When Dr. Ants Haavel founded KSA Silmakeskus in 2005, the clinic’s philosophy was built around one simple […]
The Myopia Epidemic: Why Half the World Is Losing Clear Vision — and How to Protect Your Eye Health
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is no longer just a concern for schoolchildren — it has become one of the fastest-growing vision health issues in the world. How do screens affect the shape of the eye? Why does vision unexpectedly worsen in adults? And when is the right time to consider more long-term solutions? According to the […]
KSA Optometrist Helena and Her Passion for Folk Dance
Helena joined the KSA team at the end of 2021 and conducts vision examinations at our Tartu clinic. She earned her optometry education at the Tallinn Health Care College and has also completed numerous professional courses in both optics and customer service. Helena is especially known for her warmth, friendliness, precision, and sense of responsibility. It is also worth mentioning that Helena herself has undergone Flow laser vision correction.
5 reasons to join KSA Silmakeskus online consultation
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly looking for solutions that allow us to take care of our health conveniently and efficiently. KSA Silmakeskus, the leading laser eye clinic in Estonia, has taken a step into the future by offering online consultations on vision health and laser eye procedures.
We opened a new clinic in Tartu!
At the end of October, we announced a big change — the KSA Tartu clinic moved to a new location, and to celebrate the occasion, we held a cheerful opening event.
