Dr. Ants Haavel
Ophthalmologist, CEO of KSA Vision Clinic
Dr. Ants Haavel is an ophthalmologist and founder of KSA Vision Clinic with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has performed more than 55,000 eye procedures, including Flow3 laser correction, dry eye diagnostics and treatment, and cataract surgery. Dr. Haavel is one of Estonia's most recognised refractive surgery specialists. He regularly presents at international ophthalmology conferences and practises evidence-based medicine. All medical claims on the KSA blog are reviewed and approved by him.
90 articles
"But My Child Sees Perfectly!" Why Kids Rarely Complain About Bad Vision and What to Actually Look For
When was the last time your child had a thorough eye examination? If your immediate thought is, "Well, my child has never complained about their eyes, so they must see fine," you are not alone.
The Sunlight Secret: Why a Vitamin D Pill Won't Save Your Child's Eyesight, but the Playground Will
Why is the outdoors so magical for our eyes? For years, scientists and doctors had a very logical theory...
Can Plastic Particles Scar Your Eyes? The Invisible Immune Battle Happening on Your Cornea
The clear dome at the very front of your eye—the cornea—is a magnificent biological window designed to be perfectly smooth and transparent so light can enter. But what happens when microscopic, jagged plastic shards land on this delicate surface?
Protecting Your Internal Shield: How Lifestyle Habits Shape Your Immune Age
Our primary mission will always be to help you achieve crystal-clear vision so you can live a life free from glasses and contact lenses.
"What medication do you give them?" — German surgeons went looking for KSA's secret drug.
Visiting surgeons from Germany asked us again and again what medication we use to keep patients so calm under the laser.
«Какое лекарство вы им даёте?» — немецкие хирурги искали в KSA секретный препарат.
Хирурги из Германии снова и снова спрашивали нас, каким препаратом мы делаем пациентов такими спокойными во время лазерной коррекции.
Video Games to the Rescue? The Modern Ways to Treat a "Lazy Eye"
Welcome back to the KSA Vision Clinic blog! When you hear the term "lazy eye," you might picture an eye with a weak muscle that simply doesn't want to do its job. However, this is a common misconception.
You See Well Enough. But Is "Well Enough" Actually Good Enough?
Most people assume that mild nearsightedness is not a real problem.
Demystifying Scary Visual Symptoms: Flashes, Floaters, and Blind Spots
It can be a truly terrifying experience when a jagged, glowing line suddenly appears in your field of vision, or when a part of your sight simply goes dark .
From Reading Glasses to Smart Screens and Laser: Modern Ways to Manage Presbyopia
When we realize our near vision is changing, the first question is usually, "What do I do now?
Thirsty Eyes and Wild Greens: Why Dandelions Beat Spinach for Vision Health
Do you ever wake up, look at your phone, and immediately feel like your eyes are already tired? You are not alone.
“Trojan Horses” in Our Bloodstream: What the 16,000+ Chemicals in Everyday Plastics Mean for Your Family's Health
Do you remember the ancient story of the Trojan Horse?