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Very myopic eyes are exposed to the risk of degenerative processes that can seriously impair vision.

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD) has become one of the most frequent causes of low vision and visual loss in the adult population worldwide, especially......

Concern over ocular health effects of detected microplastics in the human vitreous humour.

Microplastics are environmental contaminants of growing concern due to the risks to human health from their presence in various biological samples, not least because a recent study......

With the approach of summer, the dangers of transmitting viral infections through mosquito bites are reappearing.

The summer and, in general, the hot and humid climate due to global warming are at the root, even in our country, of a significant increase in the health risk from mosquitoes, in particular......

A book written by a mother, in collaboration with ophthalmologists and paediatricians, to provide information and advice on children's eye health

Children's eyes: a topic of great interest, first and foremost for the mothers and fathers who are entrusted with every aspect of caring for the little ones during their care......

Can one admire the splendid spectacle of a total eclipse without seriously impairing one's eyesight?

The answer is yes, and our article offers a detailed analysis of the risks associated with exposure to sunlight and how it is best to protect against them. Eclipse: a spectacle not......

Allergic conjunctivitis has a major impact on the quality of life of all those who suffer from it. But what's new from genetic research.

Spring is approaching and, even in the altered rhythm of the seasons brought about by climate change, with the first fine days, the nightmare appears on the horizon - for those who suffer from it......

An undesirable outcome that risks compromising some of the visual benefits of the surgery.

Can cataract surgery induce severe forms of dry eye? If so, how often and under what conditions? Cataract surgery is currently the ocular surgical procedure......

What is 'Urban Syndrome' and what is its impact on eye and ocular surface health?

Urban syndrome is a new concept, which has emerged in recent years, and by which we define the set of ocular and systemic symptoms, which have as common causal factors exposure to......