There are two visual disturbances that usually occur during childhood and are often confused or misunderstood. They are amblyopia, better known as “lazy eye”, and strabismus. We explain what each one is, how to differentiate between them and what is the most appropriate treatment in each case.

Eye emergencies can be frightening, especially when we are away from home. Suffering an accident or injury while on vacation can cut our plans short or, even worse, some conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated properly. Therefore, we offer you some eye tips for traveling without putting your eye health at risk.

With the onset of summer, the eyes are exposed to a series of risks that should be prevented in order to avoid serious injuries. Agents such as chlorine from the swimming pool, sea salt, sand, strong winds or the sun are causes that threaten the condition of our eyes. These agents can alter the health of the conjunctiva, the cornea, the crystalline lens and the retina. Here is what we can do to take care of them during this time of the year.

The REALITY study is an observational registry of patients with LHON designed to evaluate the natural history of the three most common disease-causing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations and the factors that influence visual outcome. The study, published in the official journal of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, involved 11 centers in the United States and Europe, including ICR, which was the only representative from Spain.

Although the arrival of spring is usually synonymous with a rise in temperature or the blooming of plants, for many it can turn into a real nightmare, as it means the onset of spring allergies caused by pollen.

Last February Dr. Agnieszka Dyrda presented at the 25th Winter Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) a paper prepared together with Dr. Pighin, Dr. Rey and Dr. Jürgens from the Department of Retina and Dr. Reyes from the Department of Refractive Surgery. In it the doctors shared their experience in the use of the novel Carlevale lens in patients treated at ICR.