Education

Optometria@UniMiB25+

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On 13 July 2026, the “Optometria@UniMiB25+” workshop, organised by the University of Milano-Bicocca and the Società Italiana di Fisica, took place at Villa Monastero in Varenna (LC). The workshop, organised to mark the 25th anniversary of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Optics and Optometry, brought together around 40 people, including industry professionals and university staff. The aim of gathering the needs, expectations and visions of the main stakeholders in the optics and optometry sector regarding the evolution of optometry training and the profession was fully achieved thanks to an open discussion on key topics, such as the emerging skills, the role of technology and digitalisation, and communication.

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Prof Tavazzi and L. Radaelli during their talk presentation
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Prof. GAlli e and E.Ponzini with the topic board
Prof Galli and G.Rizzo during theri talk presentation
Prof. Borghesi speaking

“Elda Chierichetti” Prize: call for applications

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University of Milano-Bicocca announces a competition for the awarding of the 1st “Elda Chierichetti”  Prize to students enrolled, in the 2025/26 academic year, in either the first or second year of the Master’s Degree Programme in Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Milano-Bicocca, as recognition of the quality of a research project idea and to support its implementation in the field of optometry.
The Master’s Degree in Optometry and Vision Science was established in 2024 and is currently the highest-level academic programme in Optometry in Italy.
The prize is established in memory of Elda Chierichetti, who was awarded the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana in 1988. She was a historic figure in Milanese optics and received a civic merit award from the Municipality of Milan in 2002. 


The “Elda Chierichetti” prize was established with the aim of supporting excellence in optometry education. Its establishment was strongly supported by both Cristian Scotti, the current owner of Ottica Arnaldo Chierichetti S.r.l., and the University of Milan-Bicocca, which Elda Chierichetti has always supported with conviction, recognizing the value of university education for the growth and advancement of the optometry profession.

Applications must be submitted from 29 May 2026 to 16 June 2026.

For further details, please refer to the call for applications.

The 25th anniversary of the Bachelor of Science in Optics and Optometry program

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The Ottica Italiana journal dedicated a special section to the 25th anniversary of the Bachelor of Science in Optics and Optometry program. Established in 2001 at the University of Milano-Bicocca, this course was the first academic degree program of its kind in Italy.

Prof. Alessandro Borghesi, Comib’s director; Prof. Fabrizio Zeri, the first Italian optometrist appointed as an associate professor; and Prof. Silvia Tavazzi, the coordinator of the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, were interviewed.

A special session was dedicated to Vittoria Tesi and Greta Gianettoni, who were awarded the 2025-2026 “Giulio Velati” Prize.

Read the interviews on Ottica Italiana, vol. 792

MIDO 2026 is coming soon!

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Poster of MIDO exibition 2026Talk by Fabrizio Zeri: ” Dry Eye Workshop III (Dew III) e sua implementazione sui dispositivi CSO”,  February 1, 2026 at 01:00 PM,  Area B2Eyestg – Hall 1, Booth PR29

Talk by Giulia C. Rizzo: ” Oltre la refrazione: introduzione all’aberrometria oculare”, February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Hall 3, Booth H22-K21

Don’t miss these events at MIDO2026!

COMiB at MIDO 2026

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Poster of MIDO exibition 2026

Join us at the University of Milano-Bicocca corner at MIDO 2026!

 Where to find us?
Pavilion 1, Stand AS22, FASHION DISTRICT
 When?
From January 31 to February 2, 2026  at Fiera Milano, Rho

An entire stand will showcase the Bachelor’s Degree in Optics and Optometry and the Master’s Degree in Optometry and Vision Science.

This is a unique opportunity to:
– Discover educational programs
– Meet students and professors
– Gain insights into career opportunities

Stay tuned to discover more!

“Giulio Velati” Prize 2025-2026

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The prizes are for students with an Italian Bachelor’s degree in Optics and Optometry who are enrolled in the first year of the Master’s program in Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Milano-Bicocca for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The award is established in memory of Giulio Velati, a pioneer of optometry in Italy.

How to apply for the “Giulio Velati” Prize

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