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Solar eclipse: how to observe it

Can one admire the splendid spectacle of a total eclipse without seriously impairing one's eyesight?

The answer is yes, and our article offers a detailed analysis of the risks associated with exposure to sunlight and how it is best to protect against them. Eclipse: a spectacle not......

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Allergic conjunctivitis has a major impact on the quality of life of all those who suffer from it. But what's new from genetic research.

Spring is approaching and, even in the altered rhythm of the seasons brought about by climate change, with the first fine days, the nightmare appears on the horizon - for those who suffer from it......

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Cataracts and postoperative dry eye

An undesirable outcome that risks compromising some of the visual benefits of the surgery.

Can cataract surgery induce severe forms of dry eye? If so, how often and under what conditions? [caption id="attachment_6205" align="alignright" width="300"] Fig. 2: Pupillary stretching with......

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Urban Syndrome and ocular surface

What is 'Urban Syndrome' and what is its impact on eye and ocular surface health?

 

 

Urban syndrome is a new concept, which has emerged in recent years, and by which we define the set of ocular and systemic symptoms, which have as common causal factors exposure to......

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InflammAging and ocular surface

Ageing as a preclinical condition of ocular surface diseases: a new perspective based on the concept of 'parainflammation'.

The ocular surface, like every part of our organism, evolves and transforms as we age. Ageing is actually a very complex process and the progress of scientific research......

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Pollution and poverty can be determinants in the onset and course of many eye diseases

Environmental sustainability is also a very important factor for eye health. Pollution and poverty are, in fact, determinants in the development of many eye diseases. According to......

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Covid-19 on the upswing: need to worry?

New cases of Covid-19 are growing rapidly and questions arise in all of us as to how serious the situation is.

In the first weeks of September 2023 in Italy, as in the rest of the world, there was a significant increase in Covid-19 cases (in the week 7-13 September +44.4% compared to......

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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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