IAPB Italy
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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Events & news
Our 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
Glaucoma 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
Eye 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
Eating 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
How 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
The 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
