The New Science of the Eye–Skin Interface
The New Science of the Eye–Skin Interface Official Position Paper of the World Organization of Dermophthalmology (WOD) With Classical Greek Foundations & Scientific References Conceived in Greece ABSTRACT Dermophthalmology is a new, emerging field within Ophthalmology that studies the deep, bidirectional relationship between the eyelid skin, eyelashes, Meibomian and associated glands, the periocular/ocular microbiome, and […]
The Evolution of the Concept of Eye Health From Hippocrates to Dermophthalmology
Abstract The concept of eye health has transformed profoundly through the centuries. From Hippocrates and Galen — who saw the eye as a reflection of both body and soul — to Helmholtz and modern visual physiology, Ophthalmology evolved from an interventional art into an autonomous science. In the 21st century, however, new challenges have emerged: […]