Articles

Flap creation for bilateral LASIK is best performed using an IntraLase, VisuMax or Femto LDV, rather than a microkeratome.

An increase in HIV-related syphilis has been linked with a rise in ophthalmic manifestations

Sodium hyaluronate (SH) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) are safe and effective in treating mild to moderate dry eye disease

Virectomy with 360º retinectomy can be beneficial for the treatment of complex retinal detachments

The presence of cataracts could influence optical coherence tomography (OCT) signal strength (SS) and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness measurements

A new training centre has been built in Bangalore, India, for ophthalmologists and related medical staff

The most frequent ocular complaints in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD) are dry eye syndrome and glaucoma.

CORNEA_PROTECT® (2% HPMC) guarantees protection and moisturization of the corneal surface during surgical procedures for up to 20 min. Also applications as a contact agent are possible.

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are strongly associated with retinal toxicity in patients with a lean body weight,

A treatment for dry eye syndrome is to undergo a phase III randomized, placebo-controlled, multicentre study this year following a final licensing agreement with Celtic Therapeutics.

An investigation, published in Inorganic Chemistry, has revealed that the reaction of pirenoxine (PRX) with selenite or calcium ions could be adapted as an anti-cataract agent.

Combined use of intracorneal ring segments (KERARINGS) and corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in a single session is more effective than performing the procedure in two sessions

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used for prostate cancer treatment could contribute towards the development of cataracts.

Bausch + Lomb has introduced a free iPhone application that will test a patient's visual acuity and colour vision, enable them to learn more about cataracts and Crystalens and find a suitable surgeon.

Novartis has received the eagerly anticipated approval from the European Commission for Lucentis (ranibizumab) to treat visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME).

A strong correlation between a change in intraocular pressure (IOP) and conjunctival hyperaemia severity induced by latanoprost has been confirmed in a recent study.

An investigation published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has indicated that the accuracy of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is affected by the qualifications of retinal photographers but not by mydriasis.

A recent study has demonstrated that intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) is safe and efficient for the treatment of uveitic cystoid macular oedema compared with triamcinolone acetonide.

Yellow and orange filters have been shown to provide greater photoprotection against UV radiation and even blue light.

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A study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Toric ICL implanted to treat ametropia in stable keratoconic eyes after CXL

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation combined with pars plana vitrectomy is a safe and highly effective technique for treating elevated IOP in pseudophakic eyes.

An ongoing European multicentre study is investigating a 'ray-tracing' ablation profile for myopic LASIK using an excimer laser. Results from patients treated by one investigator suggest superior outcomes relative to currently available ablation techniques.

Dr Claes Feinbaum investigates emerging evidence that CCT is an important predictor for the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and that it may be relevant as a predictor of both glaucoma progression and response to IOP-lowering medication

The efficacy and safety of two doses of a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal insert for the treatment of DME were investigated in two sham-controlled phase III studies

Results of a recent clinical study provide promising evidence of the value of ultra-widefield fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging in the evaluation of age-related macular degernation (AMD)

Dr Antonio Toso discusses his recent study of 8 patients who received bilateral implantations of the Acrysof Cachet Phakic IOLs. Dr Toso and Dr Morselli described the visual outcomes and the aberrometry of this study at the 2010 ESCRS meeting in Paris.

Dr Dell uses wavefront-guided LASIK for enhancements of wavefront-optimized laser vision correction in patients who are unhappy with their quality of vision. By treating these patients' higher-order aberrations with a custom re-treatment, their symptoms resolve and they are much more satisfied.

Improvements in the technology behind emulsification have brought the straight phaco tip back to the fore and surgeons are finding there are multiple benefits.

Professor Parel discusses assessment of accomodation preservation after cataract surgery