“Every eye is unique. My role is to understand what your examination shows, explain what’s genuinely possible for you, and help you choose the path that fits your eyes and your life.”
— Dr. Giulia Festa, Ophthalmologist
Dr.
Giulia Festa
Specialist in cataract and refractive surgery at Palazzo Manzoni in Brescia. Expert in laser refractive procedures and phakic ICL lens implantation, and in cataract surgery with standard and premium multifocal lenses.
Background and Clinical Practice
Background and
clinical practice
Dr. Giulia Festa is an ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and refractive surgery. Her clinical practice spans the full range of refractive procedures — laser-based and lens-based — and cataract surgery with both standard and premium multifocal intraocular lenses.
In refractive surgery, she performs photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), femtosecond-assisted LASIK, SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction), and ICL phakic lens implantation for high or unusual prescriptions. Her cataract surgery includes standard IOLs for clear distance vision, and premium multifocal lenses for patients seeking reduced dependence on glasses across distance, intermediate, and near vision.
At Palazzo Manzoni, she works under the department’s principle of single-surgeon continuity: the patient examined at the first consultation is the patient she operates on and reviews at every post-operative interval.
Training and Qualifications
Training and
qualifications
Specialist qualification
Ophthalmology
Board certification
Italian Ophthalmology Board
Professional society memberships
AECOS, ESCRS, or others as Dr. Festa confirms
Hospital affiliations
Affiliations to be confirmed
How Dr. Festa Approaches a Case
How Dr. Festa
approaches a case
Dr. Festa’s consultations begin with a thorough examination of the eye — refraction, corneal topography and thickness, lens assessment, retinal health — followed by a clear discussion of what the examination shows and what your options genuinely are.
She emphasises:
Examination before recommendation
The eye’s anatomy and physiology guide the choice of treatment, not the reverse.
Single-surgeon continuity
You see the same specialist at consultation, surgery, and all follow-up visits.
Anatomical clarity
Patients understand the findings of their examination and why those findings matter for their options.
Honest candidacy
Patients are told plainly whether they are good candidates for a procedure, or whether a different approach — or deferral — is more appropriate.
Areas of Clinical Practice
Areas of clinical practice
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Cataract surgery
Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Standard IOLs for clear distance vision. Premium multifocal IOLs for reduced dependence on reading glasses.
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Refractive surgery — laser
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), femtosecond-assisted LASIK, SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction), and Presbyond for presbyopia. Candidate assessment includes corneal analysis, refraction stability, and tear-film evaluation.
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Refractive surgery — lens-based
ICL phakic intraocular lens implantation for high myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or keratoconus when laser surgery is not suitable.
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Dry eye evaluation
Assessment and management of dry eye disease to support refractive and cataract surgical planning.
The Rest of the Team
Also in the
ophthalmology department
Dr. Festa is one of five ophthalmologists at Palazzo Manzoni. Each specialist has distinct clinical focus areas. Your initial consultation determines who is the right match for your condition.
Dr. Andrea Russo
Lead. Cataract, refractive surgery, ICL, AMD. Research fellow, FWCRS Fellow, inventor of D-Eye.
Dr. Alessandro Boldini
Cataract, refractive surgery and AMD. FWCRS and FEBOS-CR Fellow, extensive experience in refractive surgery and advanced retinal imaging.
Dr. Anna Cancarini
Cataract, premium IOLs, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Diagnosis and long-term management.
Dr. Jacopo Zilioli
Cataract, refractive surgery, laser and phakic lenses. Full range of refractive and cataract procedures.
Take the Next Step
Your next step starts
with a conversation
At Palazzo Manzoni in Brescia, every consultation is personal, unhurried, and designed to give you clarity about your next step.
Address
Via dei Mille 14, 25122 Brescia, Italia
Phone
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30-18:30 · Sat 9:00-13:00
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Get in touch
Call, email, WhatsApp, or book online.
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Meet your specialist
A personal consultation to understand your situation.
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Your plan, your pace
Together you decide the best path forward.