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Ruptured ocular capillaries are a fairly frequent occurrence that often resolve without treatment, but can be an indicator of more important pathologies.

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Eyelid dermatitis: how to prevent it

Eyelid dermatitis is a very common condition whose causes and remedies must be known.

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Fuchs endothelial dystrophy: news from genetics

Fuchs dystrophy: new genetic discoveries pave the way for innovative therapies, customised to the patient's characteristics

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Fluoroquinolones and the eye

Fluoroquinolones in eye drops are of growing concern due to increasing bacterial resistance to these antibiotics.

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Trehalose and Eye Health

Trehalose is an increasingly used ingredient in eye drops, but what are the risks and recommended cautions when using it?

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Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis

Retrobulbar optic neuritis: a difficult-to-diagnose condition that must be identified early to prevent serious complications

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Eye swelling: causes and remedies

Eye swelling is a widespread problem that can be addressed with natural remedies and, when necessary, the advice of professionals

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Myopia and therapeutic contact lenses

Growing myopia: soft contact lenses can be a valuable tool to counter the progression of refractive defect in children

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Blindness and low vision

Monday, 15 December 2014

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......

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The main visual tests

Monday, 15 December 2014

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......

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