OPTICAL SERVICES

This is followed by a complete assessment of your visual ability, explanation observation, eye health analysis and graduation calculation.

Control of eye movement, visual pressure, peripheral vision, vision motor efficiency and other extra parameters, are also evaluated.

Visual health is linked to a vast area of ​​complementary therapies that can help you with specific discomforts related to your vision!

Marcações realizadas com a nossa terapeuta Elaine Lachance, tenda a mesma, formações profissionais no Japão, nos Estados Unidos, em Portugal e no Canadá.

O seu trabalho inclui, também, o tratamento de recém-nascidos e crianças, com os quais utiliza principalmente a terapia craniosacral e a técnica de Bowen.

A sua formação profissional e experiência clínica incluem várias abordagens terapêuticas:

- Namikoshi Shiatsu
- Terapia Craniosacral do Instituto Upledger
- Libertação miofascial
- Reflexologia podal
- Técnica de Bowen

Colors have the power to influence our emotions and decisions.

Ariana Soares, a specialist in Colorimetry and Image Consulting

with international experience, will help you discover the colors and styles of frames/sunglasses that best stand out on you.

Optical coherence tomography is one of the most recent complementary exams used in the diagnosis of retinal and vitreous diseases.

This is a non-invasive examination that uses technology similar to ultrasound, using low coherence light instead of acoustic waves. High-resolution images can be obtained.

High-resolution images can be obtained.

This is a non-invasive examination that uses technology similar to ultrasound, using low coherence light instead of acoustic waves.

O.C.T, in addition to high-resolution images, allows measuring the thickness and volume of the macula (most central area of ​​the retina), which is very important in diagnosis and controlling the response to treatment.

The great advantages of this technique are the simplicity, speed, safety and enormous quality of the images obtained.

Consists of a set of exercises and optometric treatments, which are adjusted to each case. Reduce the symptoms of various visual problems that generally cannot be corrected with glasses or ophthalmological treatments.

Visual therapies are recommended for those with learning difficulties, strabismus, amblyopia or visual conditions and disorders caused by injuries, high-competition athletes, each case needs a tailored solution.

From the first months of life, we can assess your baby's vision.

We recommend carrying out visual examinations to check your children's visual development:

-At 6 months
- At 2 years old
-At 4 years old
- From the age of 5, one consultation per year.

It is one of the main lines of work of the optometrist who wants to specialize in human development, studying and applying optometric assessment tools (with a focus on improving visual skills and their impact on behavior), study and apply therapeutic tools.

The behavioral optometrist's strength is advanced optometric assessment and optometric vision therapy, serving the entire public, from children to adults.

We use prescription glasses to compensate for: myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

We use performance lenses so that the strain some people experience in their near vision caused by focusing problems is alleviated.

There are also performance lenses, Prisms, that balance the visual system and improve posture and concentration.

For athletes it is important to understand the space in which they move.

They need to see in three dimensions, calculate distances efficiently, carry out visual planning for the desired execution and have good peripheral vision.

The purpose of tonometry is to measure intraocular pressure. This type of examination is very common in patients with suspected glaucoma.

When should you book a hearing test?
Your hearing is very important to your wellbeing, it helps you connect with others and experience the world around you. If you feel like your hearing isn’t what it used to be, our professional team can help. If you start to notice any signs of hearing loss, we recommend that you book a free hearing test.

What happens after the test if you have hearing loss?

Once you receive the results of your hearing test, the professional will hold a counselling session with you, where you can learn more about your results.

If a hearing loss is detected, the hearing care will help you choose the hearing aid solution that’s right for you. Once you’ve made your choice, you can start using your new hearing aids within a week (custom hearing aids can take 2-3 weeks).

Pay attention and schedule your visual test if you experience:

• Headaches
• Difficulty seeing far or near
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty driving
• Easy glare
• Itching and/or burning
• Dry eyes

Visual test consists of several tests designed to assess visual acuity, the person's ability to see with and without glasses, as well as visual fields, color perception, eye strain and eye movements.

The importance of children's visual test?

Children's visual health is a growing concern. The Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology identified a 40% increase in cases of myopia children and young people during the lockdown period. The lack of exposure to natural light during this period contributed to the increase. The World Health Organization also warns of a global trend of increasing myopia. Regular vision test is essential to detect and treat problems early, ensuring a clearer, healthier future for children.

Regular visits to eye specialists are vital to monitor your child’s visual development. Eye care professionals can identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed, ensuring that any interventions are carried out in a timely manner.

Advanced Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Coaching aim to treat the real cause of the dysfunction, in an individualized manner, creating a unique program for each person.

Osteopathy encompasses visceral therapy, chiropractic, applied kinesiology and postural therapy.

ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY is a personalized session for effective recovery and improved quality of life.

The areas of intervention of our physiotherapist are Neuromusculoskeletal, postorology, manual therapy, applied neurology and clinical exercise.

The objectives are to relieve muscle tension/contractions, increase joint range of motion, restore freedom of movement and control posture and increase body awareness.