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Vitreous degeneration is a condition manifested by the presence of mobile vitreous bodies as a result of changes affecting the vitreous body, a localised transparent gelatinous mass......

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Pupils and the diagnosis of autism

A new test may help early diagnosis.

For all parents, autism is certainly a terrible spectrum that one prefers to avoid thinking about, yet when one has some suspicion or familiarity with the disease a diagnosis......

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Focus endophthalmitis

Endophthalmitis is a rare but serious form of inflammation of the eyeball due to an infection of the intraocular cavity that, if not treated properly and in a timely manner, can lead to loss......

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Cataracts are usually thought of as a problem related to old age, but in reality, infants and children can also suffer from them. Paediatric cataracts, whether congenital or acquired, are, in fact,......

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What it is Diabetic macular oedema (EMD) is, together with diabetic retinopathy (DR), one of the most common ocular complications associated with diabetic disease. In Italy, there are approximately 200,000 people......

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Ocular allergies

What is eye allergy Eye allergies are inflammatory conditions affecting the visual apparatus, mainly the conjunctiva. They occur most frequently in individuals who are particularly sensitive to external substances,......

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Focus on dry eye

The ocular surface The elements that make up the ocular surface (cornea, conjunctiva, eyelids and tear film), together with the lacrimal glands, are essential for maintaining proper vision. When these components......

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Contact lenses are a convenient alternative to spectacles and are usually considered a safe and effective means of correcting refractive errors, however their use can lead......

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