To see things up close, the eye focuses thanks to a small internal muscle, the ciliary muscle. This is what we call accommodation. When we spend many hours on end reading, studying or looking at screens, that muscle can remain…
September is the month when the most paediatric ophthalmology appointments are booked, and this is no coincidence. During the summer, children spend time outdoors, looking at things from a distance, without any sustained need for close-up vision. As soon as…
We spend an average of more than seven hours a day in front of screens, and on vacation—between our cell phones, TV shows, and video games—that number doesn’t go down; it just shifts to different devices. Digital eye strain has…
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…
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…
Visual perception exercises form part of visual therapies designed to improve the performance of the visual system. Although they are often associated with childhood, they also offer significant benefits for adults, particularly as a complement to other treatments or as…
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…
INOF is strengthening its care model with an approach focused on early diagnosis, medical specialisation and personalised care, with the aim of improving its patients’ experience and outcomes. More and more people are attending eye examinations not only because of…
Presbyopia, or age-related long-sightedness, is a vision condition associated with ageing that manifests as a progressive loss of the ability to focus on close-up objects. This change directly affects everyday activities such as reading, using digital devices or working at…
Children’s eye health is essential for their development and learning. However, many vision problems go unnoticed because children do not always know how to say that they cannot see properly. Specialists recommend having the first comprehensive eye test during the…
Difficulty maintaining attention or concentration is not always linked to cognitive problems. In many cases, particularly among older people, vision problems can directly affect the ability to concentrate. When vision is blurred or visual effort is high, the brain needs…