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
The Spicy Food Paradox: Why Tearing Up Dries Your Eyes Out
KSA Silmakeskus optometrist Anita Zhuravljova explores a highly counterintuitive dry eye trigger found in many Asian cuisines, and why hydration and Omega-3s are the key to recover...
The Lifetime Cost Comparison: Surgery vs. Contact Lenses
While comparing surgical methods is vital, it is equally crucial to contextualize the safety of laser vision correction against the most common daily alternative: contact lenses .
The Hidden Link Between Metabolic Health, Asian Diets, and Dry Eyes
Anita Zhuravljova, leading optometrist and dry eye management specialist at KSA Silmakeskus, explains why treating dry eye often requires looking beyond the surface of the eye and...
First Eye Exam: What to Expect | KSA Silmakeskus
Nervous about your first eye examination? Learn what to expect during laser eye surgery consultation and lens evaluation at our Tallinn clinic.
The Elite Standard: Why the US Military and Special Forces Prefer Flapless Surface Ablation for Vision Correction
For military pilots and special forces, flawless vision is not just a lifestyle preference—it is a critical requirement for survival and mission success.
Surface ablation is safer for fighter pilots because it avoids creating a permanent structural vulnerability in the eye.
In standard LASIK procedures, a surgeon cuts a thin circular flap into the cornea, which severs vital structures and permanently reduces the eye's overall tensile strength .
Overnight Relief: How Ortho-K Lenses and Precise Diagnostics Combat Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Karl-Erik Tillmann of KSA Silmakeskus delves into the complex nature of tear film disruption and explains how overnight contact lenses can provide daytime freedom from dry eye...
Is It a Stye or Blepharitis? Understanding Eyelid Irritation
Have you ever woken up, looked in the mirror, and noticed your eyelids are red, swollen, and extremely uncomfortable?
Breakthroughs in Dry Eye Management: From Punctum Plugs to Quantum Resonance
For patients suffering from chronic dry eye, standard artificial tears often fall short. Dr.
Beyond Screen Time: How Your Diet, Hydration, and Metabolism Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Eyes
When patients present with chronically dry, gritty, or tired eyes, they almost instinctively blame their computer screens, contact lenses, or the dry air circulating in their offic...
Your Eyes Were Built to See Far
One in three Estonians can't see into the distance clearly. But before that became normal, our ancestors spent their lives reading the horizon.
What Do You See When You Really Look?
There is a difference between looking and seeing. One is automatic. The other is a decision -- and it changes everything about how you experience the world.