Much of a child’s learning depends on their vision. However, young children rarely complain: for them, poor vision is the norm. That is why many problems go unnoticed at home and in the classroom. Lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus and refractive…
Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy all have something in common: they can progress for years without you noticing, and by the time the first symptoms appear, some of the damage is already irreversible. The good news is…
Strabismus — a condition in which the eyes do not focus on exactly the same point — affects approximately 3% of the population and, contrary to popular belief, can be treated at any age, even in newborns. The good news…
Holding your mobile phone further away to read a message. Needing more light to read a restaurant menu. Noticing that small print ‘dances’ before your eyes at the end of the day. If any of these scenarios sound familiar and…
Strabismus is one of the most common reasons for seeking ophthalmological care, especially in children. It is often perceived as a purely cosmetic problem—“a wandering eye”—but in reality, it is much more than that: when the two eyes do not…
Presbyopia is part of the natural process of visual ageing. However, it is now possible to correct it effectively and permanently, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses. At INOF, we take a personalised approach to each case, combining clinical…
What is visual therapy? Visual therapy is a non-surgical treatment that trains the coordination between the eyes and the brain. Its aim is not just to help you see well, but to ensure you can see comfortably, efficiently and effortlessly…
The intensive use of digital devices has become a constant feature of everyday life, both at work and in our personal lives. Computers, mobile phones and tablets are part of the daily routine for millions of people, but prolonged use…
Dr Fernando M. Prieto himself presents the case: CLINICAL CASE: Dr Dora Fernández-Agrafojo, from Barcelona, Spain, shares her experience of the clinical and surgical management of a patient with esotropia and divergent insufficiency. Reading the case highlights the precision of…
Lazy eye or amblyopia is the partial loss of vision in one of the eyes. That is, one has normal vision and the other is below 100%, to a variable degree. Although it is not frequent, it can also affect…
When examining a child's eyesight, visual acuity entails measuring the smallest size of an object that can be seen with each eye. If visual acuity in one of the eyes is less than normal, it may be due to a…
Before commenting on what congenital strabismus is, keep in mind that strabismus can be classified in relation to several factors: depending on the age of appearance, being able to be congenital or acquired, based on the disposition of the deviated…