Projects & news

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.

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.

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

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

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.

A study from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, US, has provided new understanding into the eye deterioration processes of people affected by diabetes, paving the way for new treatments.

Hemianopsia is a visual deficit characterized by the loss of half the visual field: it can affect the right or left half (lateral hemianopsia, i.e. vertical) or the upper or lower half (altitudinal hemianopsia, i.e. horizontal).

Vitamin D supplementation in patients with vitamin D deficiency could be the key to prevent non-infectious uveitis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy than those with type 1 diabetes, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Diabetic retinopathy can be a danger for those suffering from eating disorders, as confirmed by an article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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

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

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

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.

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?