Significant progress has been made in recent years regarding research on dry eye syndrome and keratitis. Several studies and scientific publications have gathered important updates on the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions
Continue readingStudy examines human senescent corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells
RNA sequencing analysis has shown that senescent ocular surface cells, particularly conjunctival epithelial cells, show abnormal keratin expression signatures, thus highlighting their potential role in various severe diseases and pathologies of the ocular surface
Continue readingFibromyalgia and optic neuritis: why and how they are connected
A study conducted on data collected by the Korea National Institute of Health, South Korea, has allowed a ground-breaking analysis on fibromyalgia, confirming its association with optic neuritis, thus paving the way to further studies on the connections between fibromyalgia and similar pathologies
Continue readingDifferences and discordance in dry eye disease symptoms between men and women
Research carried out by the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Keelung, Taiwan, found significant differences between men and women with regard to initial presentation symptoms of the dry eye syndrome (DED). Being female was one of the factors associated with a higher symptom severity score
Continue readingChildren diagnosed with sickle cell disease can develop retinopathy
Data presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in San Francisco revealed that one in three children with sickle cell disease suffers from retinopathy
Continue readingAlexei Efros: what artificial intelligence can teach us about sight
Computer scientist Alexei Efros transformed his vision problems into his superpower. Through an innovative approach, he has managed to change the current perspective on machine vision by focusing on its ability to adapt, rather than only on data
Continue readingOur sight, a precious asset to be protected and preserved
World Sight Day, which took place on 13 October 2022, was an opportunity to meet and discuss issues related to managing and preventing blindness and low vision, with the purpose of improving the Italian healthcare system response
Continue readingGlaucoma prematurely affects people of African descent
A study by the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) points to the importance of early screening strategies for populations of African heritage to prevent blindness
Continue readingEye Health at risk in children with Type 2 Diabetes
Children with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy than those with type 1 diabetes, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Continue readingEating disorders may increase the risk of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy can be a danger for those suffering from eating disorders, as confirmed by an article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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