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COMiB at NCC 2026
On March 8th and 9th, COMiB researchers attended the Nederlands Contact lens Congress (NCC) 2026 in Veldhoven.
Prof. Fabrizio Zeri brought a little magic with his talk: “Potions, not poisons: optimizing contact lens solutions for comfort and safety”
Dr. Giulia Carlotta Rizzo presented her reasearch “Experiencing contact lens wear encourages young adults to consider their use: findings from the ATP study”.
Moreover, during the one-hour session “Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research” hosted by IACLE, Fabrizio Zeri and Alison Ng gave the oral presentation “Evaluation of AI in assessing students’ group work”.
UFYE team planning meeting
The UniForYourEye planning meeting held at the University of Milano–Bicocca on February 25 to continue offering free optometric assessments to the local community and learning opportunities for students.
The team consists of the Municipality of Milan, QuBi, Vanni Occhiali, Hoya, CentroStyle, Viatris, the Lions Club of Milan and the Galileo-Luxemburg Institute of Milan.
The 25th anniversary of the Bachelor of Science in Optics and Optometry program
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
University corner at MIDO 2026
Thank you all for coming to visit us! You were so many again this year!
MIDO 2026 is coming soon!
Talk 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
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: the ranking list
The ranking list of “Giulio Velati” Prize 2025-2026 is now available online.
COMiB at the annual congress of the RCLSO society
The COMiB attended the annual congress of the RCLSO society. Dr. Erika Ponzini presented her research “The hidden impact of early wear: Detecting the subtle alterations in tear fluid and contact lens hydration”, highlighting how even subtle changes can affect vision quality and contact lens comfort. A valuable opportunity to share scientific results and strengthen dialogue within the optometric community.
Second Congress in Optics and Optometry at the University of Padua
The COMiB took part in the Second Congress in Optics and Optometry hosted by the University of Padua! In the photo: four Master’s students in Optometry and Vision Science from the University of Milano-Bicocca – two from the Bachelor’s program in Milano-Bicocca and two from the Bachelor’s program in Padua – together with one of the congress organizers and the president of the Master’s program in Milano-Bicocca. A valuable opportunity for exchange and growth, strengthening collaboration between universities and highlighting the role of our students in the scientific community.