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Eye pain and topical anaesthetics

The risks that prolonged and inappropriate use of anaesthetic eye drops can pose for the cornea and the entire ocular surface.

Very often, patients with eye disorders go to the ophthalmologist or general practitioner complaining of pain as their main symptom, a pain that, especially if related to a......

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Stevens Johnson syndrome and the eye

A rare condition that requires timely treatment.

 

Eyes and ocular adnexa can be affected by what must be considered a true clinical emergency: Stevens Johnson syndrome, which must be mentioned at the same time as......

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Here come the robots!

Also in Ophthalmology, the future will see an increasing use of robotic machines, especially in surgery.

The latest news announces the use of robots also in cataract surgery, which is the most common eye surgery procedure worldwide. The novelty is a......

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Antibiotics and cytotoxicity

Choosing the right antibiotic in eye infections: which criteria to refer to.

Choosing the right antibiotic Choosing the right antibiotic in eye infections requires careful consultation with a doctor: what are the criteria to refer to. The interviewee Dr.......

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Pollution and poverty can be determinants in the onset and course of many eye diseases

Environmental sustainability is also a very important factor for eye health. Pollution and poverty are, in fact, determinants in the development of many eye diseases. According to......

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Appointment in Vienna for the ESCRS 2023 congress, a showcase for the most advanced innovations and a meeting point for research teams, surgeons and companies.

Cataract surgery is currently the most frequently performed operation in ophthalmology, both in Italy and worldwide. Post-operative visual results and recovery of visual function......

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FLYING FLIES: LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

Tips from 'The Italian Ophthalmologist' to prevent the disorder that impacts on mood and quality of life

As annoying as insects, 'flying flies' manifest themselves as dots, filaments, spots of various shapes and sizes floating in the field of vision. They can also be accompanied by flashes of......

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A recent study evaluated differences in endothelial cell density (EDC) and central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with both type 1 and...... diabetes mellitus.

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