A complication of diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
A microvascular complication of diabetes. The leading cause of blindness among working-age adults.
- Careful blood sugar control
- Regular eye screening
The conditions we face together
Three areas of information and support. For each condition you will find a complete guide written together with specialist ophthalmologists.
The conditions we cover
Chronic optic neuropathy
Glaucoma
A silent disease of the optic nerve. Without early diagnosis the damage to sight cannot be reversed.
- Early diagnosis is essential
- Regular eye pressure checks
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration
It affects the macula, the central area of the retina. It has an impact on reading, driving and recognising faces.
- Diagnosed with OCT and angiography
- A significant impact on vision
A complication of diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
A microvascular complication of diabetes. The leading cause of blindness among working-age adults.
- Careful blood sugar control
- Regular eye screening
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration
It affects the macula, the central area of the retina. It has an impact on reading, driving and recognising faces.
- Diagnosed with OCT and angiography
- A significant impact on vision
Chronic optic neuropathy
Glaucoma
A silent disease of the optic nerve. Without early diagnosis the damage to sight cannot be reversed.
- Early diagnosis is essential
- Regular eye pressure checks
The main eye conditions
Three complete guides, written together with the ophthalmologists who help us every day. Flip through to discover them one by one.
- Glaucoma
- AMD
- Retinopathy
Three ways to clear up any doubt
Frequently asked questions, quick vision tests or a centre near you. Three different directions, one common thread.
01 · Frequently asked questions
Do you have a specific question?
Clear, reliable answers to the most common questions — from diagnosis to treatment, from daily life to the worries of the people close to you.
- Questions grouped by condition
- Answers checked by our ophthalmologists
- Quick search and category filters
02 · Online vision tests
Vision self-assessment tests
Five tests to do at home, for information only: they are not a diagnosis and do not replace an eye examination.
- Acuity · contrast · colour · astigmatism · Amsler grid
- Your answers stay on your device
- The nearest centre, if you want to be seen
03 · Centres across Italy
Looking for a specialist near you?
An interactive map of specialist eye centres in Italy. Find the nearest one and see opening hours, phone numbers and agreements with the national health service.
- Centres in all the main regions
- National health service (SSN) agreements highlighted
- Freephone number and direct email