The visual health of the Spaniards worsens with the crisis.
The visual health of the Spaniards worsens the crisis. el 22 Congress International of optometry, contact lenses and optics Oftálmica (OPTOM 2012) will take place at IFEMA (Madrid) between 17 and 19 February. -the economic crisis reduces the frequency of visits to the óptico-optometrista to update the graduation of glasses or contact lenses or, simply, to undergo a visual review. This decrease negatively affects the quality of the vision of the Spaniards, which can affect aspects as diverse as driving, work or school performance of children – in the past three years, the turnover of the health facilities in optics has been reduced by 25%. On the other hand, has increased the sale of single glasses, whose continued use can cause dizziness and headaches, as well as difficulty and fatigue at the reading – many people delay or avoid visits to the óptico-optometrista influenced by the economic situation. However, on the market there are quality solutions that are accessible for all types of patients ”, points out Juan Carlos MartÃnez morale, President of the Council of Ópticos-Optometristas Madrid, February of 2012.- today begins the 22nd International Congress of optometry, contact lenses and optics Oftálmica (OPTOM 2012). This event, organized by the General Council of Ópticos-Optometristas schools, is the most important event in the sector of optics and optometry, coinciding with the celebration of ExpoÓptica. The economic crisis, understandably, also...
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