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The Refractive Surgery and Visual Rehabilitation Research Unit focuses its research on the fields of refractive and anterior segment surgery, as well as on rehabilitation to improve patients' vision and quality of life. Specifically, the most important lines of research are the following ones: preclinical research on etiopathogenic mechanisms that affect different ocular pathologies, with special attention to those that affect the transparent elements of the ocular diopter. Applied research in the development of new measuring systems (diagnosis) and in treating ocular diseases. Clinical research on the assessment of the reliability and diagnostic capacity of the different measuring devices used in daily practice, both in their prototype phase and after their commercialization. Analysis of new measurement and diagnostic systems at the ocular level. Clinical research on the quality of vision obtained with different refractive error treatments that act on the cornea or lens; both in simulated conditions and in real-life environments (driving, etc.). Clinical research on the psychological, social and quality of life impact that the different eye diseases have on patients with low vision and less severe visual deficits, as well as the impact on their social and family environment. Clinical research for the design of new screening and curricular tools for children with low vision and visual impairment. Clinical research on the development and assessment of new strategies for visual rehabilitation and their comparison with preexisting ones. Standardized reading rehabilitation programs to improve reading efficiency in visually impaired patients.

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