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
Continue readingHow do optical illusions work?
According to an article in The New York Times, optical illusions are the result of the interaction between our eyes and mind. What we see is our brain’s response to stimuli that can be misleading
Continue readingThe National Low Vision Centre publishes International Vision Rehabilitation Standards
This document lays out international standards for the delivery of care and training of health professionals in vision rehabilitation and is the result of a collaboration with the WHO, which began in 2013
Continue readingMiddle-aged women with vision impairment are more at risk of developing depression
According to a new study published in Medicalxpress, middle-aged women are more at risk of developing depressive symptoms compared with other control groups, and one of the main factors is eye health
Continue readingTears: not just emotional communication but also a protection for the eyes
Tears are commonly associated with the expression of our emotions, such as joy or sadness. They are also essential for protecting our eyes and keeping them correctly hydrated.
Continue readingScreen time, the pandemic and myopia: what is happening to our children?
The house confinement of recent years has definitely altered the lifestyle of adults and children alike. What are the consequences of these changes on children’s eye health?
Continue readingHow to know when your child needs glasses
There are many signs of undetected vision problems, from rubbing eyes excessively to recurring headaches. Find out how you can safeguard eye health in your little ones with a few, simple recommendations
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