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Research Group - Optometry

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Basic Information

  • UniversityUniversidad de Valladolid
  • CenterInstitute of Applied Ophthalmobiology (IOBA)
  • DepartmentTheoretical, Atomic and Optical Physics
  • Investigation GroupOptometry Research Group


Description

The optometry research group focuses its research activity mainly on the following lines of research:
  • Evaluation and development of new technologies for ophthalmic exploration and/or means of compensating ametropia, determining its side effects on eye function and/or anatomy, as well as their efficacy and safety through clinical studies and trials. Special interest in telemedicine techniques.
  • Development of techniques for the detection, prediction, diagnosis, monitoring and follow-up of ophthalmic conditions to improve their early detection and reduce or minimize their effect on people who present them.
  • Evaluation and development of clinical procedures based on evidence for the adaptation of contact lenses as well as the monitoring of alterations and / or side effects on the ocular surface derived from their use.
  • Implementation of actions to improve public health at the visual level.
  • Study of new technologies applicable to the detection and / or diagnosis of pathologies of neurological or systemic nature with ocular involvement.
  • Development and implementation of innovative teaching techniques to improve the teaching-learning process in health sciences with emphasis on learning skills in optometry for both pre and postgraduate training with special attention to lifelong learning.


Other information

Number of researchers:

6

Development status:

Proyectos en fase de investigación y desarrollo desde pruebas de concepto a validación preclínica y ensayos post-comercialización

Differentiation in the market:

Calidad, apuesta por práctica basada en la evidencia, adaptabilidad y multidiciplinariedad

Applicability of technology:

Yes

Companies and markets:

Companies in the Optics, Optometry and Ophthalmology sector (manufacturers of ophthalmic lenses / contact lenses, exploration equipment for use in optics and / or ophthalmological clinics, telemedicine….). The support line for the early detection and screening of possible neurological pathologies is interesting for companies with an interest in providing solutions to the group of patients with these types of problems or susceptible to suffering from them. The group is collaborating with several leading companies in the field of optometry and contactology for the development of new designs, protocols and application of technologies that improve the process of adapting contact lenses and eye examination with special interest in the care of complex cases or groups of particular patients (pediatric population, etc.). Relations are maintained with other national and international universities for the development of different projects (master's thesis, doctoral thesis and collaboration in research projects, etc.). It is also planned that several doctoral theses will be defended in the next years developed within the group or in collaboration with other research groups. In addition, collaborations and teaching activities are permanently promoted with universities, companies and associations or organizations such as the College of Optometrists

Advantages:

Experience in the application of novel methodologies for early detection and assistance in alterations and / or pathologies of different nature based on study and monitoring of different ocular or ophthalmic parameters.

Commitment to a rigorous methodology and multidisciplinary collaboration to provide innovative, innovative and robust solutions and products for the solution of problems related to eye care in all its fields.

Additional Information:

  • Patent: PTC/ES2009/070205 (05/06/09) and international WO/2009/147277: Sensory contact lens, system for non-invasive monitoring of intraocular pressure and method for its measurement.
  • Registration of intellectual property: "Software for the adaptation of contact lenses in patients with keratoconus"; number 00/2016/4344 and application MONITOR VISION; number 00/2017/3306.
  • Most important projects:
    • Direction of the clinical trial AGEMED 293/07/EC: DISOP SL Laboratories.
    • Sensor contact lens made with micro-nanotechnologies for non-invasive monitoring of intraocular pressure: CIBER-BBND.
    • Development of a new method of non-invasive diagnosis of the cornea by bioimpedance using micro-nanotechnologies (CORBI): Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Plan, SAF2009-14724-CO2-01.
  • Most outstanding awards:
    • ACCÉSIT 2014 Social Innovation Educational Council Award for teaching innovation projects carried out at the University of Valladolid during the 2013/14 academic year.
    • PROMETEO 2016 Award to the project: "Software for the adaptation of contact lenses in patients with keratoconus".
    • PROMETEO 2017 Prize to the project: "Development of a digital tool to support the adaptation, control and monitoring of contact lens wearers".
    • PROMETEO 2019 Prize to the project: “Clinical validation of a prototype for the measurement of the axis of vision with application to the adaptation of personalized multifocal ophthalmic lenses”.
    • PROMETEO 2019 Prize to the project: “Decision protocol and clinical interpretation of the results obtained by the PlusOptiX photorefractometer in pediatric primary care”.

UNESCO Code:

2209 - Optics

Other members:

Guadalupe Rodríguez Zarzuelo
Irene Sánchez pavón
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Sabrina Braga Vieira
Leandro Stuermer
Sara Ortíz Toquero
Óscar García Espinilla

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