Visual Therapy is an optometric treatment of neurophysiological stimulation that allows us to develop, improve and integrate visual abilities in cases of functional alterations. It is performed through exercises where we integrate the visual process with movement, space, memory and visual interpretation. These exercises will be performed daily at home with weekly or biweekly controls … Read more
The word LASER comes from the acronym Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation which means in English: light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation. Laser light is nothing more than highly organized and coherent light with special properties. Theoretical knowledge of the operation and precautions to be taken in the handling of lasers … Read more
AMD: These acronyms encompass a set of degenerative changes of the macula, constituting the first cause of irreversible legal blindness in the developed world. These disorders can be very varied, from atrophy of the neurosensorial retina over the macular pigmented epithelium, to the growth of choroidal vessels in that area, producing exudation, inflammation, bleeding and … Read more
Glaucoma is a chronic disease of the optic nerve that, without proper treatment, can progress insidiously and lead to blindness. It usually occurs when intraocular pressure is higher than the eye can withstand, resulting in reduced side vision. This symptom may go unnoticed, and when this happens, the patient does not usually recognize the disease … Read more
In recent years, there have been many technological advances that have also led to changes in people’s lifestyles and, consequently, in their habits. One of the aspects that have changed is the overexposure of the human eye to artificial light due to the daily use of screens. In this article, Dr. Juan Sánchez Navés, specialist … Read more