Miró Center for Oculoplastic Surgery: Eye surgery in Mol, Belgium

The Miró Center for Oculoplastic Surgery is a modern, private ophthalmology centre in Mol, Belgium. The clinic, headed by Dr. Peter Raus, an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon with an international reputation for eyelid surgery and a unique surgical treatment for dry eyes, is fully equipped with the latest technology to provide the best results possible, at the least inconvenience to patients. Procedures offered include blepharoplasty, ectropion, entropion, ptosis, surgical treatment for dry eyes and surgery for cancer of the eyelids.

Experienced surgeon and most up-to-date eye surgery in Belgium

You will benefit from the latest developments in technology In the experienced hands of Dr. Raus.   

With over 25 years experience, he has lectured and trained doctors and nurses in the art of eyelid surgery in more than 20 countries, on five continents, and in five languages and has published many publications on eye surgery and treatment. 

Dr. Raus is committed to maintaining the highest standards of learning, and has personally developed several surgical techniques and instruments.  You will receive the most up-to-date treatment, in complete comfort, with the best possible results.  

Dr Raus speaks fluent Dutch, French, English and Spanish.  He also speaks good German and has an understanding of Portugese and Italian.

You can find out more about Dr. Raus by reading his resumé and news about the activities of the Miró Center. 

Why choose Miro for eye surgery in Belgium 

• Provides unique surgical treatment for dry eyes
  
• Performs all surgery using the American Ellman radiosurgical unit resulting in faster recovery, better results, less invasive techniques, and reduced risk of secondary infections
  
• For procedures requiring general anaesthesia, or for patients needing more intensive follow-up, the centre is affiliated with the Heilig Hart Hospital, located only 50 meters away. In 90% of cases, patients are admitted to the hospital as day patients. 
  
• Has assistants fluent in English, French and Dutch.
  
• Has a Spanish-speaking Doctor
  
• Provides a shuttle service to the airports and railway station
  
• Can offer accommodation at a modern hotel within walking distance (100 meters) of their facilities. 
  
• Patients who are travelling from outside of Belgium are offered a ‘next day surgery service’. This unique service means that your consultation on day one will be followed by surgery on day two, thereby enabling you to avoid extra travel and additional waiting time.  

Eyelid surgery in Belgium: Treatments offered

• Blepharoplasty

  A cosmetic eyelid procedure that can correct your drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes. These conditions may make you look tired or older.

• Ectropion

  An abnormal lower eyelid that turns outward and no longer touches the eye.    

• Entropion

  An inwardly turned or inverted eyelid.  Although it can involve both upper and lower eyelids, the lower eyelid is more frequently affected.

• Ptosis

  Is present when the upper eyelid is lower than normal. The ptosis can be minimal and is hardly visible but the drooping eyelid can also completely cover the pupil and can obstruct normal vision.

• Skin cancer of the eyelids

  The most common type of skin cancer, Basal-cell carcinoma, rarely spreads but is still considered malignant as it can cause significant tissue destruction and invade surrounding tissue. On the eyelids, skin cancer most often occurs on the lower eyelid and usually appears as painless nodules. However, if ulcers appear, then carcinoma should be suspected.  Only a biopsy can confirm the diagnosis, but it is preferable to remove the whole nodule and to do a reconstruction in a one procedure, rather than performing a biopsy, and then removing the nodule and performing a reconstruction in a separate procedure.

Unique surgical treatment for dry eyes in Belgium 

Dry eyes are one of the most frequent problems in patients over 50 years old, although even younger patients can suffer from dry eyes. Artificial tears or gels provide a partial or temporary solution.

However, when conventional treatments for very dry eyes fail Dr. Raus’ technique of transplanting the labial salivary glands to the inner side of the eyelids promises to be an excellent alternative.

This surgical technique was developed by Prof. Juan Murube, from the famous Alcalá University of Madrid in Spain, and modified by Dr Peter Raus by using radiosurgery and a running suture rather than separate ones.

With the patient under general anaesthesia, a specimen of labial mucous membrane of the lower lip and the underlying glands is removed and transplanted to the inner, conjunctival side of the eyelid. The patient need only stay in the hospital for one night, and the stitches can be removed after two weeks. 

When the stitches are removed, most patients notice an immediate improvement, and are able to reduce artificial tear treatment. 

Consultation and appointments for eye surgery in Belgium

If you would like to consider treatment at the Miró Center, you can get in touch with the Miró Center for Oculoplastic Surgery  via their contact form for more information or to make an appointment. 

Their consultation schedule is carefully planned, as they believe that it is important that each patient has enough time to ask questions.  During the appointment, Dr. Raus will provide full details about the treatment, the risks and the aftercare. If you still have concerns after your first consultation, you will be able to book an additional consultation, which will be free of charge. 

Most of the procedures are performed under local anaesthetic, but even when a general anaesthetic is required, in 90% of cases patients are able to leave the hospital on the same day.  

Contact details

Dr Peter Raus

Miró Center for Oculoplastic Surgery
Rondplein 23-24
2400 Mol 

Belgium

Tel:     +32(0)14 31 26 60
Fax:     +32(0)14 31 26 60

Email:  peter.raus@gmail.com
             peter.raus@skynet.be

Website: www.peter-raus.be

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