January 16, 2026
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in the spotlight
The REOP (Revista de Estrabismo y Oftalmologia Pediátrica) podcast closes the year with outstanding Portuguese participation. It features Dr. Augusto Magalhães, Dr. Jorge Breda, and Dr. Ana Vide-Escada. Listen now!
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January 16, 2026
Dr. Ana Vide-Escada comments on a case of blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) on Beira Baixa TV
Ophthalmologist and Coordinator of the Portuguese Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Group, Dr. Ana Vide-Escada was invited by Beira Baixa TV to comment on a clinical case of an adult patient with blindness associated with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)—a condition that is one of the leading causes of low vision and blindness linked to prematurity. […]
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January 15, 2026
International Indexing – Congratulations to Portuguese Ophthalmology!
Dear Colleagues, National ophthalmology is to be congratulated, with the journal Oftalmologia achieving acceptance in international reference databases, reinforcing its scientific standing. The journal Oftalmologia has been accepted for indexing in Elsevier databases, including Embase and Scopus. This indexing represents an important step […]
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December 17, 2025
Save the Date!
Check out the SPO events scheduled for 2026. Save the date!
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11 December, 2025
OphthalmoGPS – Episode 16 – Fluorescein angiography
In this episode 16 of OftalmoGPS, we shine a light on one of the most iconic imaging techniques in ophthalmology—fluorescein angiography. To guide us on this journey, we have the expertise of Dr. Maria João Furtado, an ophthalmologist at ULS Santo António, who shares with us her practical insight into the clinical applications of fluorescein angiography. Through […]
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4 December, 2025
Guide to Rights and Support for the Visually Impaired
A Tool for You and Your Family
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November 20th, 2025
OphthalmogPS - Episode 15 - Keratoconus in adolescence
Episode 15 of OftalmoGPS highlights keratoconus in adolescence, with the participation of Dr. Ken Nischal from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (USA), an international reference in pediatric ophthalmology. Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the cornea, more common in young people, which causes progressive thinning and deformation, leading to symptoms such as distorted vision, sensitivity to light [...]
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November 6th, 2025
OphthalmogPS - Episode 14 - Hereditary retinal dystrophies
Hereditary retinal dystrophies are progressive genetic diseases that affect the retina and are one of the main causes of blindness in working age, with a profound impact on patients and their families. The new episode of OftalmoGPS, hosted by Dr. Sérgio Estrela Silva, delves into the most important questions about the role of genetic testing [...]
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October 23, 2025
OphthalmogPS - Episode 13 - Postoperative exogenous endophthalmitis
Episode 13 of OftalmoGPS, produced by the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology, discusses a serious and infrequent complication of eye surgery: post-operative exogenous endophthalmitis. Professor Manuel Falcão (ULS São João) analyzes the main strategies for prevention, early recognition and therapeutic guidance of these infections, sharing recommendations based on evidence and clinical experience. A [...]
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October 14, 2025
Amândio Rocha Sousa - JN - Sight Week: Flies, sparks and loss of vision. How serious is what I'm feeling?
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