With the onset of summer, the eyes are exposed to a series of risks that should be prevented in order to avoid serious injuries. Agents such as chlorine from the swimming pool, sea salt, sand, strong winds or the sun are causes that threaten the condition of our eyes. These agents can alter the health of the conjunctiva, the cornea, the crystalline lens and the retina. Here is what we can do to take care of them during this time of the year.

The REALITY study is an observational registry of patients with LHON designed to evaluate the natural history of the three most common disease-causing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations and the factors that influence visual outcome. The study, published in the official journal of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, involved 11 centers in the United States and Europe, including ICR, which was the only representative from Spain.

Although the arrival of spring is usually synonymous with a rise in temperature or the blooming of plants, for many it can turn into a real nightmare, as it means the onset of spring allergies caused by pollen.

Last February Dr. Agnieszka Dyrda presented at the 25th Winter Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) a paper prepared together with Dr. Pighin, Dr. Rey and Dr. Jürgens from the Department of Retina and Dr. Reyes from the Department of Refractive Surgery. In it the doctors shared their experience in the use of the novel Carlevale lens in patients treated at ICR.

Medical device company LumiThera this week announced the final results of the LIGHTSITE II clinical trial in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration. The prospective, double-masked, randomized, multicenter, prospective study was conducted at eight leading retina centers in Europe, including ICR.

What are contact lenses and how should they be used? The use of contact lenses is becoming more and more common in our society. It is important to know the different types of lenses and the injuries they can cause if they are not used properly.