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Strabismus, i.e. misalignment of the visual axes of the eyes, is a fairly common condition that affects up to 4% of the population. The most common form of strabismus among i......
LeggiOCTA could be a non-invasive and cost-effective test for early diagnosis already in the pre-clinical phase of the disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a complex, severely debilitating neurological disorder, characterised by a slow and progressive onset, which may already show premonitory signs in the pre-clinical phase.......
LeggiFirst prototype realised by the University of Minnesota with a 3 D printer specifically customised for printing on hemispherical surfaces
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has succeeded in printing, for the first time, a series of photoreceptors arranged on a hemispherical surface. This achievement constitutes an important step......
LeggiData from a large retrospective study confirm the protective role of tea
The results of a large retrospective study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology analysed the effects on glaucoma risk of caffeine intake through the consumption of coffee, tea and soft......
Leggi1.3D bioprinting of a corneal stroma equivalent. Isaacson A et al. Experimental Eye Research. August 2018, 173:188-193. Corneal transplantation is one of the main treatments for severe cases......
LeggiMyopia is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. Over the past two decades, this condition has had an almost pandemic prevalence, registering around 1.406 billion in 2000......
LeggiThe Digital Eye Strain (DES), also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is the set of eye and visual discomforts that can occur as a result of prolonged use of computers and other digital devices.
In the last twenty years, and especially since the launch of the first iphone in 2007, we have witnessed a veritable revolution in our daily activities, both work and leisure......
LeggiBiotechnology and innovation open new horizons for corneal transplants
Researchers at the UK's Newcastle University have succeeded in a feat of the incredible: 3D printing a human cornea. Prof. Che Connon and Dr. Steve Swioklo and......
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