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SARS-CoV-2 in tears and conjunctival secretions During the SARS epidemic period in 2004, researchers detected the presence of the viral genome in the tears of patients suffering from the disease.......

On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated every year on 21 March, let's take a look at the eye diseases that most frequently affect people with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome is referred to as 'trisomy 21', as in most cases it is determined by a chromosomal abnormality, due to the presence of a third copy (trisomy) of......

For several years now, research has shown that a healthy and correct diet can be a valuable support in the prevention of many diseases, even serious ones. Identifying which substances, associated......

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that causes degeneration of the retinal ganglion cells, special nerve cells whose axons form the optic nerve, and afflicts around 70......

Coronaviruses Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a large family of respiratory viruses whose name is due to the crown-like spikes on their surface. These viruses are......

Asthenopia, or eye fatigue, is a condition that can occur when spending a lot of time immersed in reading, after a long computer session, and whenever......

A month of free maculopathy and age-related retinopathy check-ups throughout Italy

Prevention can really save sight! Many degenerative retinal diseases, if diagnosed early and treated appropriately, can be managed while preserving visual function at its best. From......

Cigarette smoking Cigarette smoking is among the causes of many preventable diseases such as cancer, stroke and ischaemic heart disease. Smoking is also strongly associated with disorders......