Myopia is a defect of sight that shows distant objects badly.Those who are short -sighted badly far but well close. Myopia is measured in diopters (from -1 to -30) when it exceeds 7 diopters, we speak of high myopia. Myopia manifests itself when you are young and grows with increasing age, generally up to thirty […]
Today, it is possible to have sight without lenses in almost all cases, thanks to laser surgery or new lenses that are inserted into the eye. Which surgery is best for removing glasses depends on the characteristics of the eye and your age. From the USA comes important news for removing glasses. We present the […]
Cataract and Maculopathy can often be associated as they are both diseases of adulthood. Treating them together is now possible thanks to the latest developments in 2024 in cataract surgery and the treatment of Maculopathy. Cataract surgery consists of removing the cataract (opaque lens inside the eye) and replacing it with a transparent intraocular lens. […]
Our eyes face new challenges and discomforts today: we discuss computer vision syndrome and the influence of digital devices on vision.
Monitoring children’s visual health from early childhood is essential to ensure harmonious development and prevent issues that could negatively affect their growth. Therefore, eye examinations in children are essential: but what signs to pay attention to, when to perform them and how frequently? In an era when digital devices are an integral part of daily […]
Ocular health is a key aspect of everyone’s overall well-being, but women in particular are more vulnerable to eye diseases than men. According to data from the American association Prevent Blindness, the percentages related to major diseases would speak for themselves: 65 % of U.S. patients with AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, are women, as […]
Eye health is closely linked to our lifestyle habits, including our eating habits: nutrition and vision are therefore linked much more than we think. Just as a balanced diet can positively influence our general well-being, it also plays a crucial role in maintaining sharp vision and preventing numerous eye disorders. This is because essential nutrients […]
Glaucoma is an unfortunately extremely common disease resulting from increased intraocular pressure. This results in damage to the optic nerve and consequent impairment of vision. Therapy and intervention, therefore, have as their objective the reduction of the pressure that generates the visual damage. For more information on glaucoma and to book a consultation with Dr […]
High Myopia: ICL Intervention as a Solution to Effectively Treat this Refractive Eye Defect.
Today, it is possible to have vision without lenses in almost all cases, thanks to Laser Surgery or new lenses that are inserted inside the eye. Which surgery is best for removing glasses depends on the characteristics of the eye and age. From the USA comes important news for removing glasses. We present in detail […]
Cataract and Maculopathy can often be associated as they are both diseases of adulthood. Treating them together today is possible thanks to the latest innovations for 2024 in cataract surgery and the treatment of maculopathy. Cataract surgery consists of removing the cataract (opaque lens inside the eye) and replacing it with a clear intraocular lens. […]
New therapy for Dry Maculopathy approved in the USA in February 2023. The treatment is called Pegcetacoplan and is injected inside the eye with intravitreal injections. Pegcetacoplan is the first effective treatment for dry maculopathy, it is a different injection compared to other intravitreal injections used to date only for wet maculopathy. This treatment is […]
The new drug for the treatment of Wet and Diabetic Maculopathy is called Faricimab. It requires less frequent administration than older therapies. Wet maculopathy and diabetic edema are treated with injections of antiVEGF drugs into the eye approximately every 1 or 2 months. The new drug is injected every 4 months. In clinical trials, patients […]
OrCam is glasses that use artificial intelligence to improve the lives of those who see little or nothing. It looks like a normal pair of glasses but on the temple there is a small camera capable of recognizing faces and written texts which are translated into words audible only to the wearer’s ear. It allows those who […]
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which too high pressure inside the eye causes damage to the optic nerve and a decrease in vision. Unfortunately , sight lost due to Glaucoma cannot be recovered. Today there is important news on the treatment of Glaucoma. The aim of the therapy remains to lower eye pressure and […]
We address the most frequent questions about cataract surgery, convalescence, risks and complications. Today cataract surgery is minimally invasive: there is no pain either during or after the operation and no great preparation is needed. Vision recovery occurs in approximately 24 hours and the risks are extremely limited. Dr. Badalà, an ophthalmologist who introduced important […]
New study confirms effectiveness and safety of Atropine eye drops therapy to stop myopia in children and young adults. The study has just been published in the prestigious journal Ophthalmology (December 2020), the official organ of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Scientific Society of American Ophthalmologists). Atropine 0.05% eye drops instilled once a day before […]
Artificial cornea transplant is the last frontier for those suffering from serious corneal diseases. Often in these circumstances, traditional cornea transplant is not a valid alternative. The number of artificial cornea transplant operations in the world has grown significantly every year since 2002, when new, more biocompatible and effective artificial cornea models became available. […]
Keratoconus is a widespread disease that mainly affects young people. Today, technology offers many new treatment possibilities for Keratoconus. The most innovative therapies for keratoconus are presented here in a video interview with Doctor Badalà who introduced important innovations in the treatment of keratoconus in Italy. Keratoconus is a corneal disease in which the cornea becomes […]
Protect yourself from Coronavirus? The answer to this question is twofold: At a population level, moments of contact between people must be reduced, as the virus is extremely contagious and transmissible through proximity. In this sense, it is essential to respect government dictates and the #IoRestoACasa practice; On a personal level, however, each of us […]
Here is useful information to prevent contagion and understand the real risks linked to Coronavirus, cause of Covid19. Where fear dominates, may the latest scientific data bring awareness and hope . The virus will probably continue to circulate in Italy and Europe at least until the arrival of the summer, when respiratory diseases become much […]
The new DMEK Cornea Transplant represents the best solution for those suffering from cornea guttata , corneal edema and Fuchs’ Dystrophy. This cornea transplant allows you to see well again just one month after the operation, it is performed without stitches, and has the lowest risk of rejection among all types of cornea transplant. We […]
Maculopathy surgery with EyeMax has given back the joy of living to many of our patients, allowing them to return to seeing and carrying out their favorite occupations such as reading, driving, recognizing the faces of loved ones. Some of these testimonies have been collected in the video that we are happy to publish, with […]
Maculopathy is the degeneration of the macula. The macula is the central part of the retina, the noblest part, the one that allows us to see the objects in front of us, to see details and distinguish colors. The aging of the macula is associated with image distortion and the loss of the ability […]
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