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 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
Thank you all for coming to visit us! You were so many again this year!
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!
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!
The ranking list of “Giulio Velati” Prize 2025-2026 is now available online.
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.
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.
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.
On September 29, 2025, the University of Milano-Bicocca appointed Professor Fabrizio Zeri as Associate Professor (second tier) in the scientific-disciplinary sector PHYS-06/A – Physics for Life Sciences, the Environment, and Cultural Heritage.
This marks the first time that an Italian university, 25 years after the establishment of the first degree program in Optics and Optometry, has created an associate professorship dedicated to research in the field of optometry and contact lenses—an area in which Professor Zeri has been a pioneer, recognized internationally.
This academic recognition represents a historic step forward for optometric education in Italy.
