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The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the world over the past year has led to the spread of a number of protective measures we were not used to, such as the use of masks......

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DRY EYE - INFOGRAPHIC NO.1

In this first appointment dedicated to dry eye syndrome, we present the pathology, symptoms and risk factors that characterise this widespread eye condition.

An eye disorder, long underestimated, but also destined to increase rapidly due to our excessive use of mobile phones, tablets and computers, which has become even more pronounced during......

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In this fifth and final appointment devoted to myodesopias or flying flies, we delve into the importance of nutrition and dietary supplementation in order to prevent or counteract the appearance of this eye disorder in time with the right vitamin intake.

Very often myodesopias, better known as flying flies, do not particularly alarm patients as this annoying visual disorder occurs, but then disappears and reappears at certain times......

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Innovative research, based on demographic surveys combined with statistical inference on a child population selected by sex difference.

Refractive problems in the paediatric age, and myopia in particular, are a topic of great topicality and interest both because of the important aetiological discoveries in recent years that......

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In this fourth appointment dedicated to myodesopias or flying flies, we offer useful tips to prevent the occurrence of this eye disorder.

Myodesopias, better known as flying flies, are often overlooked by patients who should instead pay special attention to certain situations. In the summer months the sultry heat can accentuate this......

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Vitreous detachment

Vitreous detachment, or posterior vitreous detachment, is defined as the separation of the vitreous body, also known as the vitreous humour, from the neurosensory layer of the retina. The vitreous humour is a......

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In this third appointment dedicated to myodesopias, better known as flying flies, we delve into the most frequent causes that can lead to the appearance of this eye disorder.

Myodesopias can occur following cataract removal surgery, due to infection or ocular trauma . Among the risk factors, experts also include......

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The visual acuity test

Visual acuity Visual acuity or visus is one of the main abilities of the visual system and is defined as the eye's ability to perceive and thus also to resolve i......

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