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We have all the ophthalmological specialties and the most advanced technical means to treat your eye disease.

Avenida Dres. Fernández-Vega, 34
Oviedo - 33012 Principado de Asturias (Spain)

How to get there?

By car:

Road access to Oviedo is via:

1. A-66 Motorway (Autovía de la Plata): It connects Oviedo with the south, passing through cities such as León and crossing the Cantabrian Mountains through the Puerto de Pajares or the Negrón Tunnel (AP-66).

2.Autovía A-8 (Cantabrian Highway): Runs along the northern coast, connecting Oviedo with eastern cities (such as Gijón and Avilés) and the west.

3. N-634: National highway that crosses Asturias from east to west, with direct access to Oviedo.

Once in Oviedo, the Instituto Oftalmológcio Fernández-Vega is marked so that it can be easily reached from any point in the city.

By plane:

The distance between Asturias Airport and the Instituto Oftalmológcio Fernández-Vega, located in Oviedo, is approximately 45 km. By car, the journey usually takes about 35-40 minutes, depending on traffic. It has a taxis, buses and car rental service.

At the airport we have our own stand to welcome you and guide you on any need regarding your visit to the clinic.

Stand opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Discover the airlines that fly to Oviedo airport.

By train:

From the Renfe station you will be about 10 minutes by car from the Instituto Oftalmológcio Fernández-Vega. In addition, the station has a taxi service.

Check the departure and arrival times.

Prepare your visit

For your ophthalmological consultation, we recommend that you bring:

A list of your usual medications, ocular and also those prescribed for other types of ailments.
Personal and family medical history of ocular and systemic diseases and/or surgeries.
Your usual glasses or prescription.
Medical reports from previous consultations.
Sunglasses to avoid discomfort from the light in case you go out with your pupil dilated. Please note that if your pupils have been dilated, it may take up to 48 hours for you to see normally again, which can make tasks such as driving or reading difficult.
Remember to take a break from wearing your contact lenses at least 3 days before your appointment.

If your visit is for surgery, we recommend bringing:

Comfortable clothing (keep in mind that the temperature in Asturias can be cold) and an umbrella.
Your usual medication.
Charger for your phone.
Toiletry bag with your toiletries.
Your mobile phone, music for your entretainment.

What to expect from your visit?

The ophthalmological consultation at the Instituto Oftalmológcio Fernández-Vega includes a comprehensive assessment of your visual health, with high resolution, which usually consists of several phases:

Anamnesis and background.
Initial review of the physical aspects of the eye, such as your refraction and visual acuity, in addition to the correction elements you use (glasses or contact lenses).
Complete diagnostic and imaging tests, for an exhaustive review of your ocular structures.
Exploration based on the evidence found, clinical judgment, diagnosis and prescription of clinical and/or surgical treatment.

It is a complete and comprehensive review. It will take us a little longer than with other doctors, because we will perform all the necessary tests. This will allow us to provide you with the most complete, accurate and personalized diagnosis possible and to find a solution to your eye health problem from the start.