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Glaucoma and inflammation

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease, of which recent studies have highlighted important inflammatory aspects, to which we will devote this in-depth study. Introduction Glaucoma is a......

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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 Diabetes mellitus comprises a group of common metabolic disorders resulting from decreased insulin activity, secondary to reduced availability of this hormone, an impediment to its......

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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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Moxifloxacin is a third-generation, broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone used in ocular surgery. However, several studies have associated intracameral use of moxifloxacin with the occurrence of anterior uveitis, a complication......

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The world seems to want to believe that the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, but in reality new dangers are on the horizon.

The year 2022 closes with a situation in which, in much of the world, life has resumed much the same 'normalcy' as it was before the Covid-19 pandemic since almost......

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Ophthalmic assessment of ocular pain

Eye problems make up 2% to 3% of all primary health care claims and emergency room visits. Common eye conditions that can......

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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed medical surgical procedure in the EU states each year. Although it is now an effective and safe procedure, a complication......

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