Download the final version of the paper “Eyelid Dermatitis: Work-up and Future Diagnostic Innovative Solutions” by Erika Ponzini and co-authors published in Progress in Retinal and Eye Research.
Research
“Dehydration kinetics of soft contact lenses” is online
Download the final version of the paper “Dehydration kinetics of soft contact lenses: The hidden impact of early wear” by Silvia Tavazzi, Anna Galli, Francesco Maspero, Giulia Carlotta Rizzo, Fabrizio Zeri, and Erika Ponzini published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.
2nd runner-up at the BCLA 2025 Poster Competition
The poster “CL sustainability behaviours among soft CL wearers: an international survey” by Zeri F, Shinde L, Naroo S, Woods CA, Aakre BM, Arshad M, Bakkar M, Barodawala FS, Carrillo G, Chetty E, Dominguez-Vicent A, Liaw H, Lira M, Livi S, Martinet LA, Marx S, Nosch D, Jones D, Ruiz-Alcocer J, Santoro C, Steca P, Tavazzi S, was awarded at the BCLA 2025 poster competition.
“Effect of publication bias on the evidence supporting the use of myopia control interventions” is online
Download the final version of the paper “Effect of publication bias on the evidence supporting the use of myopia control interventions” by Giulia Carlotta Rizzo, Erika Ponzini, Fabrizio Zeri, and Silvia Tavazzi published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. By clicking on the link before August 09, 2025, you will be taken directly to the latest version of the article, which you are welcome to read or download. No sign up, registration or fees required!
“Biomimetic Recognition of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor-Binding Domain N-Glycans” is online
Download the final version of the paper “Biomimetic Recognition of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor-Binding Domain N-Glycans by an Antiviral Synthetic Receptor” by Ponzini E and co-authors, published in ChemBioChem. The article is open access.
MIDO 2025 is coming soon!
Special Talk by Fabrizio Zeri: “How reliable is aberrometry for measuring visual defects?” A key topic to enhance precision in visual measurements. A unique opportunity to explore advanced technologies in support of optometry and specialized contact lenses. Register now!
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM, Area B2Eytg – Hall 1, Booth PR29
Talk by Giulia Rizzo “The Role of Technology in the Evaluation of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface“. Don’t miss the chance to explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the approach to evaluating and managing the ocular surface .
February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Pavilion 3, Booth H22 K21
Dont’t miss these events at MIDO2025!
COMiB at MIDO 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that our research center, COMiB, is organizing activities and preparing materials for the University corner at MIDO 2025, the largest international event dedicated to optics and eyewear!
Where to find us?
Pavilion 1, Stand AS22, FASHION DISTRICT
When?
From February 8th to 10th, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho
An entire stand will showcase the Bachelor’s Degrees in Optics and Optometry offered across Italy and the new Master’s Degree in Optometry and Vision Science, launched this year by the University of Milano-Bicocca.
This is a unique opportunity to:
– Discover educational programs
– Meet students and professors
– Gain insights into career opportunities
COMiB looks forward to welcoming you as we explore the future of optometry and vision science together!
COMiB on the Vision’s cover

“Short Italian Wilkins Rate of Reading Test” is online
Download the final version of the paper “Short Italian Wilkins Rate of Reading Test for repeated-measures designs in optometry and neuropsychology” by De Luca M, Nardo D, Rizzo G, Daini R, Tavazzi S, and Zeri F. published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Award for the best presentation at SIF 2024
Dr. Erika Ponzini, a member of COMiB, received the first prize for the best presentation in Section 5: Biophysics and Medical Physics at the 2024 National SIF Congress, for her talk titled “Intraday and day-to-day variability of the tear proteome”. A heartfelt thank you to the Scientific Committee and SIF for this significant recognition. The awards will be presented during the opening ceremony of the next SIF Congress, scheduled from September 22 to 26, 2025, in Palermo.
The list of awardees is available at the SIF website.