Francesco Bandello

Francesco Bandello is Full Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan. He has held leadership roles including President of the Medicine and Surgery Degree Course (2012-2020) and Director of the School of Specialization in Ophthalmology (2009-2024). Currently, he presides over the European Ophthalmological Academy, ESASO Foundation, and CONPROSO, while contributing to global networks like EVICR.net.

His research focuses on

• Retinal and choroidal disorders
• Advanced retinal imaging techniques
• Anti-VEGF therapies
• Neurovisual rehabilitation
• Infectious ocular pathologies

He has led numerous international multicenter clinical trials in these areas.

Recent publications highlight trends in

• Multimodal imaging for retinal diseases
• Therapeutic targeting of Müller cell pathology
• Management of vitreoretinal lymphoma
• Vitamin D's role in corneal stability
• Anti-VEGF biosimilars

His leadership extends to editorial boards of European Journal of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and Therapy, and JAMA Ophthalmology, among others.