On the occasion of World Sight Day, the OMIQ Ophthalmological Institute performs free ophthalmological check-ups on October 13. In this sense, they will be held at the General University Hospital of Catalonia HUGC and at the Sacred Heart of Barcelona HUSC. Our specialists will take the ocular tension and measure the visual acuity. The International…
Palpebral Ptosis or drooping eyelids, also known as blepharoptosis, is a condition that causes the upper eyelid to droop. The lowering of the eyelid can cover the pupil and limit vision, giving rise to a health and aesthetic problem. This pathology is usually caused by a dysfunction of the elevator muscle, which prevents the eyes…
We leave you a list of 10 interesting facts about the eyes, one of the most important parts of our body and what better we should take care of. Babies do not cry tears for the first few weeks. The lacrimal gland develops between the 6th and 7th week of gestation. At birth, the lacrimal…
Dry eye disease (DED) is a disease that manifests itself when there is a low volume of tears, or when its composition is of poor quality. As a consequence of this lack of lubrication, a series of annoying symptoms occur. They can also be accompanied in the long run by injuries to the cornea and…
Our clinical ophthalmology research unit, Vallès Oftalmologia Recerca (VOR), enjoys national and international recognition among leading professionals. Among other units, the research unit stands out for the quality of its work and its contributions to numerous trials clinics conducted in recent years. It is currently actively participating in numerous studies on the retina, glaucoma, ocular…
There is no season of the year that does not pose a threat to our eye health. During the winter months the eyes tend to be more sensitive due to temperature changes caused by the cold and heating. This is related to a lower production of tears and a considerable decrease in ocular lubrication. Today…
Mercè Guarro, head of the Ophthalmology department at the Granollers General Hospital and member of the OMIQ team, has been interviewed on Cadena SER by the journalist Josep Cuní. The ophthalmologist has spoken about the continued use of the mask and dry eye syndrome. Listen at this link!
At OMIQ Ophthalmological Institute we have a Contact Lens Unit specialized in the adaptation of contact lenses. These lenses allow us to correct all the visual problems of our patients. At Omiq we are able to fit contact lenses in patients with complex cases. They may have problems with the use of their current lenses…
On the occasion of World Sight Day, the Instituto Oftalmológico OMIQ performs free ophthalmologic check-ups on October 14. In this sense, they will be carried out at the Hospital Universitario General de Catalunya and at the Sagrado Corazón de Barcelona. Our specialists will take the ocular tension and measure the visual acuity. The main objective…
People who wear contact lenses in the summer should take special care and precautions. Summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of the year. Disconnecting from work, resting, enjoying the good weather, making lots of plans with family and friends, etc. By this time of the year you probably already have the vacation…
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