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1. A new perspective on lipid research in age-related macular degeneration. van Leeuwen EM et al. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2018 May 4. pii: S1350-9462(17)30127-1. doi: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2018.04.006. There is a need to find......

Infective keratitis (IK) is one of the world's leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. The causative microorganisms of IK include bacteria, fungi and protozoa and......

1. Primary core vitrectomy technique before cataract surgery in combined phacovitrectomy for eyes with dense vitreous hemorrhages. Shin KS et al. Retina. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000002178. A study investigating......

Innovative facility at the San Raffaele Institute in Milan

[caption id="attachment_3902" align="alignright" width="300"] The Alpha AMS retinal prosthesis already grafted inside the eye.[/caption] In journalistic parlance, the term 'bionic eye' is often used to designate the so-called 'artificial retinas', i.e. the......

An ophthalmologist recounts a very special journey

"Light is the protagonist of this story, which is meant to be the narrative of a journey, not only in space, but also in time. Because the light we see o,......

Limbal stem cells (LSCs) are adult stem cells that differentiate into the corneal epithelium. Functional LSCs are essential for maintaining the integrity of the corneal surface and the transparency of the cornea.......

-The diagnosis of limbal stem cell deficiency. Le Q, et al. Ocul Surf. 2018 Jan;16(1):58-69. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2017.11.002. Limbal stem cells (LSCs) are responsible for normal homeostasis and healing of the epithelium......

The situation in Italy and abroad.

Zoster virus and herpes on the eye For ophthalmologists, herpes on the eye caused by Zoster virus is a dreaded eventuality, which also carries with it the risk of recurring recurrences. Clinical studies......