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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......

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

Dr Carlos Cólliga of the Clinica Rementería in Madrid is an ophthalmologist with a specific specialisation in microbiology and infectious diseases of the eye, as well as ocular surface pathologies, such as......

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......

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......

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......

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

A rare but extremely disabling form of keratitis for which there are currently no authorised drugs, but scientific research is about to make a safe and effective therapy available.

A rare eye infection with potentially very serious consequences, Acanthamoeba keratitis owes its name to a ubiquitous protozoan found in soil and water. For this inflammatory disease of the......

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. In fact, the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates report that 47.8% of blindness globally......