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05/03/2025
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The University and the Spanish Society of Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation Specialists (SEEBV) have signed a framework agreement to complement the training of students on the Optics and Optometry degree courses. The agreement was signed by Ernesto Marco, President of the SEEBV; and Rosa Visiedo and Carmen García de Elías, Rector and Manager of the University, respectively. The event was also attended by the Secretary General of the SEEBV, Ana Martínez; the Vice-Rector for Research, Agustín Probanza; the Vice-Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Mª Pilar Ramos; the Director of the Degree in Optics and Optometry, Sara Bueno; and the person responsible for the subject of Low Vision on the degree, Esther Mármol.

Within this framework, a specific agreement was signed for the creation of a superior programme in Low Vision exclusively for students of the Degree in Optics and Optometry, as a supplement to their training, with a curriculum complementary to that taught in the subject of Low Vision. Likewise, as a result of this collaboration, training courses in this discipline will be held periodically and the International Congress for Low Vision will be held at the Montepríncipe Campus, in which third and fourth year students will actively participate by preparing a visual abstract for the academic section.

What is Low Vision?

Low vision refers to a visual impairment where an individual has a visual acuity of less than 30% (in the better-seeing eye and with optimal correction) or a visual field of less than 20 degrees, down to a level of less than 10%, which is considered legal blindness. People with low vision retain what is known as "residual vision", which can be improved or optimised through the use of optical and non-optical aids, followed by visual rehabilitation. The goal is to enable patients to resume at least some of the activities they may have had to abandon.

Low Vision also refers to the optometric specialisation focused on identifying how to make the best use of a patient’s residual vision. Through a tailored assessment and intervention process, professionals seek to improve the individual’s quality of life, enabling them to carry out everyday tasks through refractive correction and rehabilitation.

In Spain, approximately two million people are affected by low vision. Of these, 75% are over the age of 45, which highlights the growing need to train specialists in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation ( ophthalmologists, optometrists, and therapists). These professionals play a key role in helping such individuals make the most of their remaining vision.

About the Spanish Society of Specialists in Low Vision (SEEBV)

The Spanish Society of Specialists in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation aims to raise awareness of low vision, the available aids, and visual rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of visually impaired individuals. It also promotes the dissemination of technical and scientific advances among the wider population through activities related to visual health promotion, education, research, and all aspects related to the planning, management and evaluation of healthcare actions related to Low Vision.

 

Palabras clave Optics Optometry Optometry Vision Rehabilitation Training