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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......

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,......

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......

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,......

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......

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......

The term hygiene (from the Greek hyghiein? -téchn?, 'wholesome, benefiting health') denotes the set of rules aimed at promoting and preserving health, especially with reference to the cleanliness of the......

The existence of differences in visual processing abilities between men and women has always been a controversial issue. At the cognitive level, it is believed that between the two sexes there are......