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The European Dry Eye Society is the newest addition to the panorama of scientific societies dealing with Dry Eye. An exceptional testimonial, Prof. José M. Benítez del Castillo, tells us about its history and special features.

Where did the idea of creating a specific company for Dry Eye come from? How did you start the project? The idea came from a group of European ophthalmologists, specialists in Dry......

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Signs and symptoms affecting the retina, optic nerve and posterior afferent visual system could be a useful early manifestation for ophthalmologists to diagnose the disease......

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The correct differential diagnosis is essential to direct the patient with viral conjunctivitis towards the most appropriate treatment, in order not to risk the incorrect use of antibiotics. Conjunctivitis: classification......

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Ocular endoscopy: a journey into the eye

In ophthalmology, optimal visualisation and ease of surgical manipulation are the cornerstone for successful surgical results. Despite considerable technical progress, some ocular structures remain inaccessible......

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A recent study has proposed a method to predict the progression of retinopathy by studying different phenotypes of type 2 diabetes. According to recent estimates, the prevalence of......

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Many studies have shown that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of myopia. The latter most commonly influence major changes in prevalence......

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The mechanisms of interfering RNAs (iRNAs), in particular small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), have recently been investigated for their possible use in the treatment of various disorders. These......

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The relationship between ocular manifestations and dermatological diseases is important to recognise for the appropriate management of patients, as many dermatological diseases may initially manifest themselves with ocular findings. La......

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