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Carlos Arias

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Carlos Arias is an ophthalmologist practicing in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Dr. Arias specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Arias can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Arias can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Carlos Arias
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco
  • Accepting new patients

Why does my eyesight get worse every year?

There are many diseases that can cause the slight loss of vision every year. Have you visited your eye doctor this year?

Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?

Hi, the first symptom of an allergy is the itch, and it is more related to seasonal changes and other factors like dust or pollen. Visit your eye specialist to know what is wrong READ MORE
Hi, the first symptom of an allergy is the itch, and it is more related to seasonal changes and other factors like dust or pollen. Visit your eye specialist to know what is wrong with your eyes.

I can't stand to wear contacts

The contact lens is a foreign body into your eye, and it might be uncomfortable at the beginning. There are many materials and different types. Visit your eye specialist so he READ MORE
The contact lens is a foreign body into your eye, and it might be uncomfortable at the beginning. There are many materials and different types. Visit your eye specialist so he can help you pick the best option.

What exactly is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is the damage of the optic nerve, specially in the part which connects to the eye, and it can be caused by trauma, high intraocular pressure, low oxygenation, etc. There READ MORE
Glaucoma is the damage of the optic nerve, specially in the part which connects to the eye, and it can be caused by trauma, high intraocular pressure, low oxygenation, etc. There are many factors including family, race, intraocular pressure, cataracts, ambiental, etc. The more factors you have, the more likely you have glaucoma. Some types of glaucoma might be preventable with getting your eyes checked atleast once a year by an eye specialist.

Why are my eyes sore after contacts?

Depends on the type of contact lens you are using, the amount of time and the correct hygiene and usage of the lens. Use the contact lenses recommended by an eye specialist.

Diabetes and eye health

Diabetes targets the vascular tissue in your body (blood veins), the later damage in patients with diabetes that are uncontrolled is in the retina (vessels) which if not detected READ MORE
Diabetes targets the vascular tissue in your body (blood veins), the later damage in patients with diabetes that are uncontrolled is in the retina (vessels) which if not detected properly, can be sight threatening.

My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?

Visit your eye specialist, or optometrist, they can offer the best option or procedure for your condition.

Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

Yes, floaters appear with aging, in most of the cases they are not pathological, and do not compromise vision. The best thing you can do, is getting your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist READ MORE
Yes, floaters appear with aging, in most of the cases they are not pathological, and do not compromise vision. The best thing you can do, is getting your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist once every year.