Family doctors usually include vision tests for children. Parents should bear in mind that their child's early years are crucial, as complete visual development only ends at the age of 7. Any visual problems should be identified during this phase with a visual acuity test and treated accordingly.
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We know that during the summer there are many warnings about the dangers of exposure to the sun without sun protection, but it's not just your skin you need to protect, you also need to protect your eyes. The ophthalmologists at Clínica CPO make several recommendations for keeping your eyes healthy at this time of year: 1.
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Questions and Answers about Astigmatism What is it? It is one of the most common vision problems that results from the cornea not being completely spherical, which causes refractive errors. What causes astigmatism? When the eyeball is shaped like a perfectly round ball, the cornea is completely spherical, the
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What is cataract? The term cataract refers to the opacification of the natural lens of our eye (the lens of the eye), which gradually loses its transparency. This process is the result of biological and biochemical changes that occur in the fibres of the lens. What are the causes of cataract? The vast majority of cataracts occur due to associated processes
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Facts about Glaucoma: Glaucoma affects an estimated 78 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of irreversible but preventable blindness. The number is estimated to approach 120 million by the year 2040 as society ages.1 1 in 200 people, aged 40
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Frequently Asked Questions What is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis. Its concept is based on the use of a pulsed light laser (Excimer) that acts on the corneal structure and can correct any existing refractive error, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. It is the type of surgery
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