Our colleague from the Applied Psychophysics Research Group, doctoral candidate Alba Herrero Gracia, recently presented the results of her research at the OPTOM26 congress, thus consolidating the scientific dissemination of her doctoral work in the field of visual function in patients with Parkinson's disease.

During the congress, Alba presented two oral communications focusing on different aspects of the visual impairment associated with this pathology. First, her work entitled “Perceived Visual Impairment in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: Relationship with Motor Progression” addresses the subjective evaluation of visual function using a specific questionnaire, analyzing how patients' perception of visual impairment relates to the progression of the disease.

She has also presented the communication “Impact of Parkinson's Disease on Contrast Sensitivity: Does it Affect Patients' Daily Lives?”, which studies the alteration of contrast sensitivity and its evolution according to disease progression, as well as its implications for patients' quality of life.

Both studies form part of her doctoral thesis and contribute to a better understanding of visual impairments in Parkinson's disease, highlighting the importance of considering both objective measurements and the patient's subjective perception in optometric evaluation.

Participation in OPTOM26 has been a highly enriching experience, allowing for the exchange of knowledge with professionals in the field, the discussion of results in a leading scientific setting, and the strengthening of collaborations in this area of ​​research.

From the GAP group, we congratulate Alba on her work and dedication, and we encourage her to continue advancing in a line of research with a clear scientific and social impact.