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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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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......

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Nutraceuticals in cataract prevention

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......

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly entering our daily lives and, even in the ophthalmic field, potential applications are being studied. In particular, this article will......

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DMLE MONOGRAPH UPDATE

New, updated and complete edition of the monograph on 'Age-Related Macular Degeneration', with new sections on artificial intelligence and retinal complications of Covid-19

Our series 'Le Monografie' has been enriched with a new edition, volume no. 9: 'Age-Related Macular Degeneration - update'. The volume was presented to ophthalmologists......

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Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a serious eye infection that is extremely difficult to treat and can lead to blindness. Acanthamoeba is a genus of free-living amoeba, present......

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Senile cataract is an age-related eye disease for which the treatment of choice is phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation. Diseases of the ocular surface are......

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