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We specialize in retinal detachment surgery and repair of macular holes and complex cataracts.

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease and one of the leading causes of blindness around the world today. In glaucoma, the loss of vision is due to destruction of the optic nerve.

Opening Hours

Clínica Vivina Cabrita is open at the following times:

Monday to Friday	9.30 am to 7.30 pm
Saturday	9.30 am to 1.00 pm

Cataract Surgery

In cataract surgery, the opacified lens is extracted by ultrasound and replaced with a permanent artificial intraocular lens.

Consultations

Consultations for the diagnosis, treatment and correction of eye disorders or diseases.

About us

Specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems, Clínica Vivina Cabrita offers a wide range of surgical treatments, exams, consultations and therapies, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma, repair of macular holes, and epiretinal membranes.
Operating since 1987, Clínica Vivina Cabrita is the oldest and largest ophthalmological centre in the region, and receives some of the most complicated cases. As a result, our specialists are among the most experienced in the Algarve and Alentejo.
The techniques and equipment used by our specialists are among the most advanced and modern in the world.

Our doctors

Thanks to a surgical team with recognised standing and a long track record of improving eye health for the people of the Algarve, Clínica Vivina Cabrita receives a wide range of patients and tackles some of the most complex cases, with an expertise of which we are very proud.

Ophthalmic Specialties

Clínica Vivina Cabrita offers a wide range of surgical treatments, examinations, consultations and therapies.

Through our outpatient surgery system, patients can receive surgery and be discharged on the same day, enabling a more personalised recovery phase, helping patients resume their family and social activities.

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Protect your vision

According to 2017 figures from the World Health Organization, there are 36 million people living with blindness, and 217 million people with moderate or severe vision impairment. That’s a total of 253 million visually impaired people. In Portugal, it is estimated that vision impairment affects around half of the population, and that around 20% of children and 50% of adults suffer from significant refractive errors.

Learn more about some of the most common eye diseases:

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RETINAL DETACHMENT

What is Retinal Detachment? Retinal Detachment is a serious problem in which the retina becomes separated from the adjacent tissues of the eye. This patholog...

MACULAR HOLE

What is a Macular Hole? A Macular Hole is a hole (“macula”) in the central area of the retina that may increase in size over time, causing gradual loss o...

CATARACT

What is a cataract? A cataract is a change in the transparency of the lens of the eye. In a normal eye, the lens is transparent, allowing light to pass throu...