Maria das Neves Rebelo de Sousa Award
On April 22, the Portugal-Mozambique Chamber of Commerce presented the Maria das Neves Rebelo de Sousa Award to the Esperança Moçambique Project, the winning entry in this third edition of the award. The beautiful ceremony took place at the Fernando Leite Couto Foundation in Maputo. Watch the report here.
Children's Vision and New Technologies
Excessive use of electronic devices by children up to 12 years of age can increase the risk of developing vision problems, such as: Pseudo-myopia – myopia caused by excessive accommodation. Physiological myopia – an increase in the eye’s adaptive myopia. Binocular abnormalities – problems related to the full use of both eyes simultaneously. […]
The Effects of Blue Light on Vision
We’ve all, generally speaking, heard of blue light without giving the topic the attention it deserves. This type of light is emitted by the sun and by artificial light sources. Visible light ranges from 380 nm to 780 nm. Blue light is part of […]
Dry Eye
When the thin tear film that covers our eye decreases in quantity or its quality deteriorates, we are dealing with dry eye. A tear consists of three layers: The mucin layer, the innermost layer, allows the tear film to adhere to the surface of the eye; The aqueous layer, composed mainly of water, the […]
Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology is a technique developed to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism through the use of gas-permeable rigid contact lenses. These lenses are worn regularly at night while the patient is sleeping, making the process easy to adapt to. The technique involves reshaping the cornea with […]
Contact Lenses and Corneal Edema During Lockdown
When you start wearing contact lenses again after a long break—as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic—you may experience sensations that are very different from what you’re used to. A client mentioned to me during a video consultation that, after wearing them for a few hours, she began to see as if through a haze. She added that this blurriness persisted throughout the day, […]
Eyes and Academic Performance
Starting at age 2, the eyes become the primary gateway for information from the outside world, making us eminently visual beings. Furthermore, in addition to this visual input, the muscles that allow the eyes to move so quickly and effectively also play a decisive role in helping our body orient itself […]
Low Vision
Vision is one of the most important senses for human development. It is through vision that we acquire most of our knowledge of the world around us. The formation of visual images involves several interconnected elements; the eyes are only one part of this process, which encompasses physiological, sensorimotor, proprioceptive, and emotional aspects. This entire system […]
I wanted to be a poet, but I’m an optometrist
Optometry is a relatively young profession, having existed for about 100 years. In a simplified, interdisciplinary sense, optometrists apply their knowledge in the field of biophysics. Their academic training equips them with the skills to quantitatively and qualitatively assess their clients’ visual abilities. This assessment may result in a prescription for vision therapy, eyeglasses, contact lenses […]
The Optocentro Experience
The pleasure I derive from going to work every day stems largely from the fact that I am an integral part of a high-quality, prestigious brand—one that is unique in the world of optometry in Portugal: Optocentro. At a time when the retail optometry sector is expanding at an unprecedented rate, especially in major cities, with significant […]
2020: The First of All the Years for the Rest of Our Lives
The apparent coherence of the world has been profoundly undermined this year, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that 2020 is the first of all the years that remain in our lives. Let us examine the phenomena that preceded this turning point and their relationship to human consciousness and the impact of human actions on […]
Optocentro stands out on Facebook in 2020
The next issue of ÓpticaPro will reveal the rankings of the industry’s Facebook pages, based on an analysis covering the entire year of 2020. Optocentro holds a prominent position in this ranking, which underscores our strong commitment to expanding our presence in the digital world. Social media is a […]
A contemporary space, designed with you in mind
This is just one of the many reasons that set the Optocentro team apart: our constant search for ways to enhance the service we provide. With you in mind, we’ve created a more comfortable space on Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar. On your next visit, choose our personalized service. Learn more by calling +351 213 113 […]
Interview with Rui Motty – ÓpticaPro
What is Optocentro’s latest development in the luxury segment? The main goal we aim to achieve with this practice is not to target the luxury segment, because strategically, our company has never sought to position itself there. We position ourselves in the service segment, and as a result, we end up serving clients at both the upstream and downstream ends of the market. The […]
This is EYEkonic by OPTOCENTRO
EYEkonic byOPTOCENTRO is the first eyewear collection designed exclusively for Optocentro. The challenge was to design and produce unique models in innovative colors that would appeal to our customers. It is a themed collection inspired by the conceptual message that the Seven Deadly Sins represent regarding the deterioration of human relationships. They are […]
The "Reuse to Help" Project
Current industrial models are based on mass production and consumption, the defining feature of which is the “take-make-waste” concept, which places significant pressure on stimulating consumer demand. Today, natural resources in their raw form are extracted and transformed into objects, which are then discarded in the linear economy. For the most part, these practices […]
New Partnership – Izabel de Paula Club
Izabel de Paula, Portugal’s #1 Body Shaper Expert, recently launched the Izabel de Paula Club, which offers members a variety of discounts and surprises! As a member of this incredible club, you’ll have access to a wide range of content on beauty, aesthetics, health, wellness, and healthy living. It is with great pleasure that we announce […]
International Solidarity with Mozambique
Optocentro has some very special clients whose efforts to make a difference in the world truly inspire us. The NGO SIM (International Solidarity with Mozambique) is a private, non-profit legal entity established by Portuguese, Mozambican, and other citizens committed to development cooperation in […]
Nothing Is Stopping You From Seeing
“Nothing stops you from seeing” is Optocentro’s latest campaign for World Sight Day on October 14, joining the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)’s #LoveYourEyes movement. In its new global campaign—#LoveYourEyes—the IAPB calls on us to focus on our eyes and eye health […]
Rui Motty in FOLIO
Rui Motty, a representative of Optocentro and Vice President of CCPM, attended FOLIO—the Óbidos International Literary Festival—for the announcement of the winner of the Fernando Leite Couto Literary Prize. This was a CCPM initiative in partnership with the Óbidos Municipal Government and the Fernando Leite Couto Foundation, with the aim of promoting […]
Contact Lenses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is very important to remember some of the hygiene and care procedures for contact lenses for the well-being and health of your eyes. Proper hygiene and care of these lenses are the most important factors in ensuring their healthy and responsible use. Regardless of whether you make a purely cost-based decision when buying online, it is important to have regular check-ups with a […]