Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist fellowship-trained in low vision, with training from the Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles (ONCE) and Lighthouse International. Dedicated to visual rehabilitation and optical aids for people with low vision.
About Dr. Mínguez
Dr. Maritza Mínguez is an ophthalmologist in Santo Domingo, fellowship-trained in low vision, dedicated to the visual rehabilitation of people with significant vision loss.
A Doctor of Medicine Cum Laude graduate of the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU), Dr. Mínguez completed her ophthalmology residency, training as an ophthalmic surgeon, at Hospital Dr. Elías Santana.
She subspecialized in low vision with the Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles (ONCE) and Lighthouse International, two world leaders in visual rehabilitation.
At Centro Láser, she cares for people with low vision, helping them make the most of their remaining vision through evaluation, optical aids, and visual rehabilitation.
Areas of care
Evaluation and rehabilitation for people with vision loss that does not improve with glasses or conventional surgery, to help them make the most of the vision they have left.
Frequently asked questions
It is vision loss that does not improve with regular glasses, medication, or surgery, but with the right help, people can still make the most of the vision they have left.
These are devices such as magnifiers, telescopic lenses, and special filters that help with reading, recognizing faces, or getting around more independently. Dr. Mínguez evaluates each person and fits the right aid for their needs.
Visual rehabilitation does not restore lost vision, but it teaches patients to make better use of their remaining vision and greatly improves quality of life and independence.
She sees patients at Centro Láser in Santo Domingo. You can request your appointment online or through WhatsApp.
Available at Centro Láser for low vision evaluation, fitting of optical aids, and visual rehabilitation.
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