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The eye, due to its anatomical position and its specific organic function, is continuously exposed to the stress caused by light.

Sunlight Sunlight is not white, but consists of a range of light radiations that form what is known as the solar spectrum. The spectrum comprises visible, perceived radiation......

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Dry eye is among the most frequent pathological conditions in ophthalmology. Up to 20% of adults over the age of 40 have dry eye symptoms. The origin of this......

Retinitis Pigmentosa is a rare hereditary disease that results in progressive vision loss.

About 15,000 people in Italy suffer from Retinitis Pigmentosa. The disease takes a different course depending on the case, manifesting itself at different ages but with increasingly disabling effects on life......

Hyaluronic acid is a high molecular weight polyanionic polysaccharide with a typical spiral structure that gives it a particular ability to combine with water1 and excellent viscoelasticity. A ciò......

This review, after a quick overview of the evolution of Italian legislation on driving tests, proposes an in-depth examination of the visual parameters that the most recent legislation has identified as necessary requirements for the issue and renewal of driving licences.

The first regulation for the circulation of automobiles on ordinary roads dates back to 1901 (Royal Decree No. 416 of 28 July 1901) and provided for a licence consisting of a booklet on......

Most eye diseases can be prevented or, if diagnosed early, can be treated and monitored to ensure good quality of vision and, thus, a better quality of life.

VISUAL PREVENTION CALENDAR There are certain times in our lives, our own and especially those of our children, when it would be appropriate to devote some time and attention to our......

Visual acuity is the parameter by which blindness or low vision in a patient is determined.

Blind and visually impaired According to WHO (World Health Organisation) definitions - a person is blind when the corrected visual acuity in the better eye is less than 1/20 - a person......

Find out what the main visual tests for diagnosis are.

What is an eye test A comprehensive eye examination consists of three basic steps: 1. Anamnesis: which consists of the collection from the direct voice of the patient and/or his/her family members (per......