Vanessa Ferraro

• MD Ophthalmologist at Humanitas University

We read with great interest the recently published systematic review and meta-analysis by Benekos et al [...].

It is with great interest that we read the article by Colombo et al. [...]

Purpose: To describe the clinical and optical coherence tomography (OCT) changes of prechoroidal cleft in treatment-naïve and non-naïve neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) treated with Faricimab intravitreal injections. Methods: A case series (4 eyes from 4 patients). Results: Cases 1 and 2 were diagnosed with treatment-naïve n...

Purpose To assess the long-term outcomes of transepithelial iontophoresis cross-linking (I-CXL) for early keratoconus with high visual acuity under the age of 25. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Humanitas San Pio X, Milan, Italy, on data collected between 2015 and 2020. Patients diagnosed with ear...

Background: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of hereditary retinal dystrophies characterized by progressive degeneration of photoreceptor cells, which results in debilitating visual impairment. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of emerging treatment modalities for RP, including gene therapy, mesenchymal-cell-based...

Background The purpose of this study is to assess the variations in anterior chamber depth (ACD), axial length (AXL), and intraocular pressure (IOP) in both phakic and pseudophakic eyes undergoing preoperative intravenous mannitol infusion. The study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department of IRCSS Humanitas in Milan, Italy. This is a prospec...

Patient: Male, 61-year-old Final Diagnosis: Morbihan disease Symptoms: Discomfort in the periocular region Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Dermatology • Laboratory Diagnostics • Ophthalmology Objective Unknown etiology Background Morbihan disease, also known as Morbihan syndrome, is a rare medical condition characterized by chronic facial edema...

Background: Conjunctival chemosis, a complication of lower blepharoplasty, can cause persistent discomfort and functional disturbances with worsening in the postoperative period following surgery. Methods: A review of the records of the lower blepharoplasty procedures carried out at the Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy was perform...

Background: Subretinal macular hemorrhage (SRMH) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a relatively rare condition in ophthalmology characterized by blood collection between the neurosensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Without prompt treatment, visual prognosis is poor. A plethora of treatment approaches have b...

Background: Vitreous hemorrhage (VH) is a common vitreoretinal condition causing impairment of vision due to various etiologies. No consensus exists on the best timing for performing pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in fundus-obscuring VH. Materials and Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) st...

Purpose: To describe the efficacy and persistence of injectable calcium hydroxyapatite (CAHY) to correct orbital volume deficit in postenucleation socket syndrome. Methods: An observational study was conducted as a clinical review of all patients in the authors' practice who received injectable CAHY placed in the extraconal and intraconal space...

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of eyelid malignancy and it is considered to be dangerous due to its proximity to functionally essential organs. Early diagnosis and complete excision of the primary lesion are crucial to prevent infiltration and metastasis. The study aims to evaluate the extent of recurrence in subjec...

Purpose: To assess the long-term outcomes of corneal collagen cross linking according to the Dresden protocol (S-CXL) in progressive pediatric keratoconus (KC). Design: retrospective, single-centre non-comparative interventional study. Methods: patients below 18 years of age who underwent to S-CXL from June 2007 to January 2011 in Humanitas Cl...

Background: Antiplatelets and anticoagulants have substantially influenced contemporary vitreoretinal surgical practices. The availability of new oral blood thinners has recently spurred a renewed interest in the clinical approach to vitreoretinal surgical conditions since it may be difficult for the surgeon to collect sufficient evidence-based dat...

Purpose: To assess the refractive outcomes of patients who had sulcus implantation of the Camellens FIL622-1 intraocular lens (IOL) (Soleko) after posterior capsular rupture, and to optimize the A-constant suggested by the manufacturer. Methods: This study included patients who underwent secondary Camellens FIL622-1 IOL implantation in the cilia...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive and degenerative disorder of the macula. In advanced stages, it is characterized by the formation of areas of geographic atrophy or fibrous scars in the central macula, which determines irreversible loss of central vision. These patients can benefit from visual rehabilitation programmes with a...

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) biofeedback rehabilitation in selected low vision patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Design Retrospective observational cohort study. Methods Patients affected by advanced AMD, central macular atrophy with unstable fixation and best corrected visual...