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Infectious keratitis is a pathological condition that poses significant risks to vision and, for this reason, is considered an ophthalmological emergency requiring immediate treatment. In fact, the incidence of secondary endophthalmitis......

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Cataract surgery has undergone a real revolution in the last 20 years, becoming more efficient, safer and faster. In fact, thanks to new surgical techniques, as much as......

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Glaucoma: Listen to the podcast

The eyes are fundamental for perception of the world around us and for communication with others. Through our eyes we are able to detect colours, the......

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Diabetic retinopathy: towards 2030

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the major ocular complication of diabetes mellitus and is an eye disease with a significant impact on overall health. The way to manage retinopathy......

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Glaucoma and inflammation

Glaucoma is a progressive, multifactorial neurodegenerative disease that is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness. It has recently been estimated that the number of people affected by......

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Acanthamoeba is the protozoan responsible for a severe form of keratitis, which is very common in contact lens wearers, but can also occur following ocular trauma. Le......

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Diabetes and the eye

Diabetes mellitus is now a global emergency and the eye is one of the organs that can be most severely affected by its complications. Prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are our most important resources for combating it.

 

 

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition, caused either by insufficient secretion of insulin by the pancreas or by the human body's inability to utilise insulin. Some of the most serious eye diseases, which......

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Extensive review takes stock of ocular manifestations of COVID-19 infection

The ocular aspects of COVID-19 infection have been the subject of numerous publications and clinical studies, both Italian and international. It may, therefore, be very useful for anyone wishing to learn more about this topic......

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