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The sutureless method of transplantation of fibrin glue-coated, freeze-dried amniotic membrane (FCFD-AM) is both safe and straightforward.

Ophthalmic solutions that contain steroids are 5.8 times more likely to be contaminated than steroid-free solutions.

A Phase I/II clinical trial has been initiated to evaluate an innovative gene therapy in patients with progressive deterioration in vision caused by an abnormality in the RPE65 gene.

AMO has launched an online series featuring US TV star Kristin Cavallari.

Patients who are repeatedly treated with bevacizumab (Avastin) for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) experience visual improvements similar to patients who received their first treatment with the drug.

Ellex Medical Lasers has received FDA 510(k) approval to market the Ellex 30XL laser slit lamp.

It is an accepted fact that people in the UK have one of the poorest diets in Europe; with the consumption of poor-quality, low-priced foods, along with lack of exercise fuelling the rise in obesity amongst many other diseases.

Are clear corneal incisions safe? Veteran practitioner says 'yes'

Zeiss: all under one umbrella

OCT a good AMD screening tool

In December 2006, the Swiss city of Geneva played host to the very first European glaucoma resident's course, designed for ophthalmic residents seeking the necessary skills for the diagnosis and therapy of glaucoma.

Welcome to this, the glaucoma special issue of Ophthalmology Times Europe. This month we aim to give you a taste of events from the International Glaucoma Society meeting, which was held in Athens in March. If you were not able to make it, we hope this section will allow you to feel as though you did not miss out on some of the important presentations.

Athens played host to the sixth annual International Glaucoma Society (IGS) congress, which ran from 28-31 March. Attended by more than 2,650 participants from around the world, the meeting earned the title of the most attended international glaucoma meeting ever held.

Bausch & Lomb has received new technology intraocular lens (NTIOL) status for the regular and violet-filtering models of its SofPort Advanced Optics intraocular lenses (IOLs).

Optometrists display a good ability to correctly identify and manage patients in busy accident and emergency (A&E) departments, according to a report published in the April issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

The growing popularity of LASIK and other new innovations in refractive surgery is set to push sales in the global market from $1.3 billion in 2006 to an estimated $4.5 billion in 2009, according to market research firm Kalorama Information.

The FDA has denied Eli Lilly's appeal of the agency's ruling requiring it to conduct an additional three-year study of ruboxistaurin mesylate (Arxxant) before it can be approved for treating diabetic retinopathy (DR).

Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) has completed its acquisition of IntraLase Corp.

The growing popularity of LASIK and other new innovations in refractive surgery is set to push sales in the global market from $1.3 billion in 2006 to an estimated $4.5 billion in 2009, according to market research firm Kalorama Information.

Potentia Pharmaceuticals has announced that it is entering the clinical phase of development for POT-4, its lead drug candidate for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The Ziemer group is to assume all worldwide marketing, sales and support duties for AMO's Amadeus II automated microkeratome.

Digital imaging technology, used during primary care visits, can significantly improve screening rates for diabetic retinopathy, according to a report published in the March issue of Diabetes Care.

Non-infectious endophthalmitis is observed more frequently after injections of triamcinolone acetonide that contain preservatives (PTA) than after injections of preservative-free triamcinolone acetonide (PFTA), according to a study published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Azithromycin is just as effective and safe as tobramycin for the treatment of purulent bacterial conjunctivitis, according to a report published in the April issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

A study published in the March issue of Ophthalmology, has found that many young and middle-aged people of Chinese ancestry who are told they have glaucoma may actually be misdiagnosed. These patients who do not show disease progression may, in fact, have glaucoma-like symptoms caused by myopia.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer Healthcare have announced positive preliminary data from a Phase II randomized study of the VEGF Trap-Eye treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Low-vision rehabilitation can lead to significant improvements in overall quality of life, according to study published in the April issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

Novagali Pharma has reported positive results from a Phase III clinical study investigating the use of its drug candidate, Vekacia, as a treatment for paediatric Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Statins may have protective effects on the development of both cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a report published in the April issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Patients undergoing LASIK procedures experience an increase in halos around lights in night vision conditions, according to a study published in the April issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.