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Reported cases of keratitis from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistant to all common antibiotics, eventually managed with an 'off-label' antibiotic, which fortunately proved effective.

Very difficult to treat and with huge risks of chronisation and permanent damage to visual function: these are multi-resistant eye infections, a reality that is unfortunately becoming increasingly widespread and worrying. Su......

Strabismus may persist or arise even in adulthood, when the decision to operate becomes very delicate, having to weigh both the potential functional and psycho-social benefits

Strabismus may persist or occur even in adulthood, when the decision to correct this defect surgically becomes very delicate, having to weigh up both the potential functional benefits and those......

Very myopic eyes are exposed to the risk of degenerative processes that can seriously impair vision.

Chorioretinosis and myopic macular degeneration are among the complications of progressive myopia that can seriously impair vision. Myopia Myopia is a refractive defect a......

Concern over ocular health effects of detected microplastics in the human vitreous humour.

Microplastics are environmental contaminants of growing concern due to the risks to human health from their presence in various biological samples, not least because a recent study......

With the approach of summer, the dangers of transmitting viral infections through mosquito bites are reappearing.

The summer and, in general, the hot and humid climate due to global warming are at the root, even in our country, of a significant increase in the health risk from mosquitoes, in particular......

A book written by a mother, in collaboration with ophthalmologists and paediatricians, to provide information and advice on children's eye health

Children's eyes: a topic of great interest, first and foremost for the mothers and fathers who are entrusted with every aspect of caring for the little ones during their care......

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......

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.

When spring approaches, 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......