With an attendance of 2,500 ophthalmologists the 94th National Conference of the Italian Society of Ophthalmology has become an event of great scientific importance. Most conference topics deal with cataract surgery (550 thousand interventions in Italy each year). The other major issue is sight. Millions of people are affected by retinal diseases, If not treated properly and in a timely manner, these diseases can cause blindness. It is essential, therefore, that we all accept our collective responsibilities, starting from the public healthcare facilities.
With an attendance of 2,500 ophthalmologists the 94th National Conference of the Italian Society of Ophthalmology has become an event of great scientific importance. Most conference topics deal with cataract surgery (550 thousand interventions in Italy each year). The other major issue is sight. Millions of people are affected by retinal diseases, If not treated properly and in a timely manner, these diseases can cause blindness. It is essential, therefore, that we all accept our collective responsibilities, starting from the public healthcare facilities.
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The reasons for the success of the 94th Conference of the Italy Society of Ophthalmology
Myopia: attention to related diseases
Glaucoma, new minimally invasive surgical techniques
Keratoconus can be defeated with ad-hoc treatments at every stage of the disease
Uveity: a multidisciplinary approach for a complex disease
Cataract: femto-laser technology and new intraocular lenses
