JULY 2024 / PLACEMENT OF THE FIRST STONE OF QUICHÉ

Welcome to Visualiza magazine, where we explore the most relevant and significant topics and projects related to our clinics, vision centers, hospitals, comprehensive development academy, training, conferences and the inspiring success stories of our patients. Discover how each segment and experience contributes to the growth, development and service of Visualiza, contributing to our Guatemalan community.

Immerse yourself in a world of knowledge, innovation and exceptional eye care.

Segments of the month:

Development and training

Days ophthalmological Optometry

Stories of success

*Find our segment indicators in the upper corner of each page, they will help you know which segment the information shared within our magazine belongs to.

PLACEMENT OF THE FIRST STONE

“A new dawn for visual health in Quiché”

In July, we marked a milestone in our history by laying the first stone of our new Visualiza Ophthalmological Hospital in Quiché. This project, the result of years of effort and dedication, represents a fundamental step in our mission to eradicate preventable blindness in Guatemala.

With the construction of this modern hospital, thousands of Guatemalans in Quiché and its surroundings will have access to quality ophthalmological services. From prevention and early diagnosis to specialized treatments, our team of professionals will work tirelessly to improve the quality of life of those who need it most.

This shared dream becomes a reality thanks to the commitment of our company and the support of the community. Together, we are building a brighter future, where preventable blindness is just a memory.

OPTOMETRY

Optometry, as a fundamental pillar in visual health care, requires constant updating of knowledge and skills. At Visualiza, we are committed to excellence in patient care and, therefore, we have implemented an ongoing training program for our optometrists.

Through our Training Conferences, we seek:

Consolidate the fundamentals of optometry.

Develop problem-solving skills.

Establish evaluation standards.

Knowledge about pharmacology.

Critical thinking.

Effective communication.

By investing in the training of our optometrists, we are ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care. Benefits include:

-ADIINTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

We

start

the Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology!

Residents Zaida Juárez, Jacobo Ferro and Rodrigo Bautista have begun their training process, which will consist of three years of studies in our hospitals and clinics nationwide.

During the initial induction, residents learned about our organizational culture, regulations, key guidelines for their rotation, and general instructions for the first semester courses. Additionally, they were given the necessary medical equipment to begin their academic activities effectively.

We congratulate our residents and encourage them to actively participate, highlighting discipline, perseverance, and being promoters of the values of Visualiza in their daily practice.

We thank Universidad Mesoamericana for the endorsement and support of the training programs, who through education contribute significantly to the eradication of preventable blindness at the national level.

Legal Medicine Workshop for Residents and Fellows

Residents of the Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology and Fellows in the Anterior Segment participated in a Forensic Medicine workshop taught by Dr. Carranza, a doctor specializing in the subject.

This workshop was instrumental in raising students’ awareness of ethics and legal implications in their daily medical practice, highlighting the importance of responsibility and confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information. In addition, the relevance of correctly interpreting signs and symptoms to ensure adequate diagnosis and treatment was addressed.

Comprehensive Care for Our Seniors at the St. Vincent de Paul Asylum, in an exemplary initiative, a comprehensive health day was held for its residents.

This activity, which combined nutritional consultations and optometric scree nings, seeks to improve the quality of life of older adults, providing them with tools to take care of their health in a comprehensive way.

DAYS

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL

As part of the activities of the ophthalmological association, the parish of Cristo Nuestra Paz El Limón, zone 18, was visited to hold a day focused on recruiting elderly patients for referral to the hospital for surgeries. An optometric evaluation is performed to later refer to the hospital.

Screening of 86 people was carried out and 11 children were given glasses from the light window program.

We continue to bring visual health to places in Guatemala, our vision centers carry out recruitment sessions to find patients who need good visual health.

VISION CENTERS

Barberena

In the month of July, different areas within and surrounding Barberena were visited, to hold workshops in Santa Cruz Naranjo, Municipality of Santa Rosa De Lima and Colonia San Antonio Barberena. Evaluating people to refer for pathologies to be treated at the zone 9 headquarters, also providing medication for allergies and glasses to patients who need them.

San Marcos

In the department of San Marcos, workshops were held in different areas, visiting schools such as Escuela Rural Mixta Serchil and San Antonio Sac. San Pedro, where visual acuity evaluations were carried out on more than 200 people, including students and teachers.

Continuing with our days in the Totonicapán area, we visited the old SOS children’s village facilities in Panajachel, to carry out checkups, sell glasses and donate glasses. The Fede ration-type School in Totonicapán was also visited, carrying out screenings, visual acuity measurements and check-ups to find pathologies together with the Pediatric Conference

DAYS PEDIATRIC

Looking to the Future, Bringing the Vision to Schools

In a day full of color and learning, the “Looking to the Future” program carried out a series of activities in various schools, with the aim of preventing childhood blindness and promoting visual health.

A total of 18 teachers were trained in the early detection of visual acuity problems, acquiring fundamental tools to identify children who require specialized attention. Thanks to this training, the eyes of more than 800 students were evaluated, providing them with a first assessment and detecting possible cases that require medical follow-up.

To make this experience unforgettable, vision heroes Luminis and Aros visited the schools, bringing joy and key messages about the importance of taking care of your eyes. The children enjoyed fun activities, received prizes and medals, and tasted delicious snacks, such as pizza, soda, and themed cakes shaped like an eye and the Visualiza logo.

These days not only benefited the students, but also their families and the entire educational community. By raising awareness about visual health from an early age, you help build a brighter future for everyone.

Elena Caal Maquín 60 years old, was diag nosed with senile cataract of the left eye. She noticed difficulties in her life 3 years ago, having trouble performing her daily activities such as cooking or going out alone.

“I felt ashamed at feeling of little use.”

How do you feel now that has it been intervened?

““Good, happy, blessed.”

hit me in the left eye, I felt severe pain and noti ced that I wasn’t looking.”

How do you feel now that you have been operated on?

“I will be able to help with the housework, continue working, rebuild my life and continue making an effort.”

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

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INDICATIONS, TYPES AND MANAGEMENT OF CORNEAL TRANSPLANTS (DALK, QPP, DSEK)

Aimed at all doctors, to acquire comprehensive knowledge about the indications, generalities and requirements of corneal transplants, covering the types of existing transplants, medical management, treatment of postoperative astigmatism, as well as the procedure to manage rejection and possible complications.

COURSE WE ARE VISUALIZE

Aimed at all our collaborators, to understand the bases of our organizational culture and recognize our role in contributing to Visualiza’s strategic objectives from our workplaces.

NEOVASCULAR GLAUCOMA

Aimed at all our collaborators, for updates on the management of Neovascular Glaucoma, timely diagnosis, importance of systemic control, laser and surgical treatment options; and collaboration in management with the Retina team.

LASER CORRECTION

VISION WITH PRESBYOISIA

Aimed at all ophthalmological doctors to provide participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to understand; applying laser correction techniques in patients with presbyopia, thus improving their quality of life by correcting agerelated vision problems.

TELEMEDICINE

Aimed at Human Talent management to train optometrists in the use of telemedicine tools and platforms for remote patient care with the support of the ophthalmologist, allowing eye evaluations, diagnoses and followups to be carried out efficiently and safely, for the improvement of the access to visual health services in optimizing patient care in virtual environments.