Strabismus and amblyopia are two of the most common childhood eye conditions. Although they’re often associated with wearing an eye patch, there are therapeutic alternatives that can improve vision more effectively and comfortably. At Enfoca’t, we’d like to explain what these conditions involve. What are strabismus and amblyopia? Traditionally, amblyopia was treated with an eye patch, covering the “good” eye to make the weaker eye work. However, we now know that patching alone isn’t always enough. Vision therapy is a

Back to school is much more than buying books and preparing the backpack. It’s also a key moment to observe whether your child is visually prepared to face the challenges of learning and academic performance. Some of the most common signs are that the child skips lines while reading, reads very slowly, or avoids reading tasks altogether. Sounds familiar? The good news is that many of these difficulties can be significantly improved with vision therapy. At Enfoca’t, we help children

During the summer, when we spend more time outdoors, moving around and breaking away from routine, it’s common to notice certain physical sensations that we can’t always explain: feeling off-balance while walking on uneven ground, clumsiness when catching a ball, or uncertainty when getting on a paddleboard.What if we told you your vision might have a lot to do with all of that? Although we usually associate vision with “seeing clearly,” the visual system actually plays a much broader and

Have you ever wondered why some visual tasks feel difficult? Or why your child struggles with reading despite having “good vision”? The answer often lies beyond visual acuity: it’s about visual skills. Seeing well involves focusing quickly, coordinating both eyes, and processing visual information effortlessly. What are visual skills? Visual skills are the abilities that allow us to use our vision efficiently. They include focusing, eye coordination, and how the brain interprets visual information. If these skills are not well

Hand-eye coordination, also known as visuomotor coordination, is the ability to guide the movements of our hands based on what we see. It is a fundamental skill in child development and plays a critical role in everyday school tasks such as writing, reading, or participating in physical activities. Although it often goes unnoticed, its proper development can make a significant difference in a child’s academic performance and personal safety. What exactly is hand-eye coordination? It is the connection between the

Have you ever felt like your eyes aren’t working in sync? Like reading wears you out or focusing up close becomes an impossible task? The key might lie in something called visual convergence. Although it sounds technical, it’s an essential process for seeing well, reading comfortably, and enjoying a good quality of life. At Enfoca’t, your vision therapy center in Barcelona, we know how crucial it is for your eyes to work in harmony. Today, we want to explain what