Ophthalmology is the medical-surgical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the eye and the visual system as a whole (optic pathways, ocular annexes such as eyelids and tear ducts). Vision is one of our most precious senses, and its protection is essential for quality of life at all ages. Our specialists treat a wide range of ocular conditions, from common ones like refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia – corrected with glasses or contact lenses), cataracts (age-related lens opacity), and glaucoma (a chronic condition that damages the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure), to more complex conditions affecting the retina (age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment), cornea (keratoconus, infections), and uvea (uveitis). The diagnostic process includes a comprehensive eye examination (vision measurement, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement, fundus examination) and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for high-resolution study of retinal layers and optic nerve, computerized visual field testing for glaucoma monitoring, and corneal topography. Treatment options include medical therapies (eye drops), parasurgical procedures such as lasers (Argon for retina, YAG for secondary cataracts), and advanced microsurgery procedures (phacoemulsification with artificial lens implantation for cataracts, glaucoma surgery, vitreoretinal surgery).
