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IAPB Italy
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

IAPB Italy

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

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This Centre is run by IAPB Italy at the Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome.

Our toll-free number allows you to speak directly to an ophthalmologist from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (from Italy only)

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Events & news

Eye infections

Eye infections on the rise due to endophtalmitis caused by fungal phytopathogen affecting plants

Eye protection in everyday life is paramount, as new research revealed that a fungal phytopathogen may cause serious eye infections in humans Protecting our eyes in any situation deemed “at
wearable device

A wearable device is revolutionising mobility for blind and visually impaired people

A research team from NYU Tandon School of Engineering has developed a belt equipped with vibrational and sound feedback to overcome the limitations of traditional mobility aids and improve self-navigation.
age-related macular degeneration

New key factor in age-related macular degeneration just discovered

A new study has discovered a link between retinal DNA damage and sight loss. Understanding such mechanisms could pave the way for new therapeutic strategies in preventing age-related macular degeneration.
Eye glasses

Eye glasses can improve the future of children

According to an article published by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, children with uncorrected vision problems may learn half as much as their peers

Trachoma is no longer a problem in Vietnam

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
stargardt

Stargardt’s disease: let’s get to know it together

Stargardt's disease, or maculopathy, is an inherited retinal disorder that generally manifests within the first 20 years of life, although symptoms can occur in later years.