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UniForYourEyes and QuBì

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Public Engagement, Visual screening 14 October 202615 October 2026COMiB, milano, optometry, QUBì, unimib, visual wellbeing

The “UniForYourEyes – The University for Your Eyes” project, promoted by the University of Milano-Bicocca through COMiB, continues thanks to a partnership with QuBì, the City of Milan’s network combating child poverty in collaboration with the third sector, promoting access to care and visual wellbeing for children and young people in situations of economic and social vulnerability across the city. To find out more about UFYE project and QuBì collaboration, read the news on QuBì website.

112th National Congress of the Italian Physical Society – Optometry Symposium

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Congress, Research 10 September 202610 September 2026COMiB, congress, contact lens, myopia, optometry, SIF, unimib

The COMiB group and its collaborators participated in the Optometry Symposium of the 112th National Congress of the Italian Physical Society in Firenze on September, 9, with the following oral communications:

Influence of pupil diameter on Zernike coefficients and objective spherocylindrical refraction obtained by ocular aberrometry presented by Silvia Tavazzi.
Tribological in-vitro characterization of soft contact lenses at various hydration levels presented by Cherifa Souid.
Eye movements during reading in naive contact lens wearers fitted with Multifocal Contact Lenses: Implications in relation to Monovision presented by Fabrizio Zeri.
The effect of defocus incorporated multiple segment spectacle lenses on peripheral visual performance in caucasian young myopes presented by Greta Gianettoni.
Stability of tear fluid biomarkers under accessible storage conditions assessed by Raman spectroscopy presented by Emiliano Bonera.
Quantitative evaluation of fluorescein drainage from the eye surface via spectroradiometric monitoring in vivo presented by Erica Ponzini.
Retinal microvascular imaging and cardiovascular risk: An epidemiological assessment in a BEA study subgroup presented by Giulia Carlotta Rizzo.
Diplopia optometrical management. Series of case reports presented by Andrea Pirotta.

“Elda Chierichetti” Prize: the ranking list

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Award, Education, Optometry and Vision Science, Research 9 July 202616 July 2026award, COMiB, Elda Chierichetti, optometry and vision science, unimib

Dr. Irene Raffin was awarded the first edition of “Elda Chierichetti” prize. The ranking list is online.

“Francesco Ferrante” National Optometry Award to Dr. Facchin

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Award, Research 10 June 202610 June 2026award, COMiB, Francesco Ferrante, optometry

Dr. Alessio Facchin, researcher at the Università Mercatorum, Rome, and COMiB’s member, was awarded the 33^rd“Francesco Ferrante” National Optometry Award.

Dr. Facchin is a professional who exemplifies the integration of optometry, psychology and scientific research. His career combines academic work, scientific output, university teaching and a commitment to promoting eye health awareness.

For more information about the award motivation, read the news on Ottica Italiana.

“Elda Chierichetti” Prize: call for applications

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Award, Education, Optometry and Vision Science, Research 27 May 202627 May 2026award, COMiB, Elda Chierichetti, optometry and vision science, unimib

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.

COMiB at EAOO 2026

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Communication, Congress, Optometry, Research 21 May 202621 May 2026COMiB, EAOO, optometry, unimib

COMIB researchers partecipated in the European Academy in Optometry and Optics (EAOO) 2026 conference, held in Riga from May 15 to 17.

During the Rapid Fire Session I: Optics and Education, Prof. Fabrizio Zeri presented: “Adaptation outcomes with progressive addition spectacle lenses in previously successful and unsuccessful wearers”. An insightful contribution exploring adaptation and wearer experience with progressive addition lenses.

During the Student and Early Career Researcher Session Giulia C. Rizzo presented “Reading performance of elderly and young people at the Rate of Reading Test (RRT)”. Special thanks to HOYA for the support.

An inspiring session at the Contact Lens SIG in collaboration with IACLE: “Current Innovations in Contact Lens and Optometric Education”. A stimulating discussion on innovation, education, and the future of optometric training. Highlights included:

• Evaluation of AI in Assessing Students’ Group Work —prof. Fabrizio Zeri

• Blended Learning: The Challenge of Engaging Participants — prof. Bruce Evans

A valuable opportunity to reflect on how AI and new educational approaches are shaping the future of optometry and contact lens education.

Prof. Fabrizio Zeri during his talk at the EAOO conference.

Giulia Rizzo during his talk at the EAOO conference.

Group of researchers partecipating at the EAOO conference

Prof. Bruce Evans during his talk at the EAOO conference

MuDiB optics corner

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Scientific Dissemination 17 April 202617 April 2026COMiB, corner, microscope, MuDiB, optics, unimib

On April 14, Prof. Luca Beverina, Vice Rector for Third Mission and Relations with Businesses, inaugurated the optics instruments corner at the U9 building of the University of Milano-Bicocca, as part of the Museo Diffuso Bicocca (MuBiD).

This project originated from the donation of these instruments, which were given to Prof. Alessandro Borghesi by Aldo Buoni many years ago.

The exhibition comprises four display cases which illustrate the evolution of the scientific viewpoint by showcasing microscopes and optical instruments. This helps to promote the university’s scientific heritage and make it accessible to the university community and the local area.

“Attitudes Towards the Use of Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses (Verofilcon A) Among Neophyte Wearers” is online

silvia.trabattoni@unimib.it Communication, Contact lenses, Optometry, Research 13 April 202610 April 2026COMiB, contact lens, optometry, silicone Hydrogel, unimib, verofilcon A

The paper “Attitudes Towards the Use of Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses (Verofilcon A) Among Neophyte Wearers: Results of a Short-Term Evaluation” by F. Zeri, S.Tavazzi and G. Rizzo is now published in Clinical Optometry journal. Download the final version!