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Fungus and microbial infection are the most common causes of infectious scleritis, according to study conclusions published in the February issue of Eye.

Dynamic contour tonometry (DCT) may be more accurate than Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) in measuring intraocular pressure (IOP), according to study results published in the February issue of Eye.

RVO and stroke risk

Retinal Vein Occlusion and the Risk of Stroke Development: A Five-year Follow-up Study

Other ways to assess RP

Metrics other than visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF) may be useful for assessing retinitis pigmentosa (RP), according to study results published in the February issue of Eye.

Stem cells improve PRK

Human corneal epithelial cells, grown in the lab, are being used in preclinical trials, evaluating if it is possible to enhance the photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) procedure, according to a statement from the trial organizer, International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO).

ESBA105, an anti-TNF alpha antibody fragment designed to reduce inflammation in patients undergoing cataract surgery, has begun a Phase Ib/IIa trial, according to an announcement from ESBATech AG, the antibody's developer.

Ophthalmology Times Europe, in conjunction with Carl Zeiss Meditec, is to host a free online seminar aimed specifically at cataract and refractive surgeons, explaining how to integrate the Acri.LISA multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) into practice.

It is not necessary for patients to remain face-down for more than 24 hours to ensure successful macular hole closure, according to study results published online ahead of print by the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Prolacria (diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution) 2% has entered a Phase III trial for the treatment of dry eye disease, according to an announcement from the solution's developer, Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Incisions made during sutureless vitrectomy may allow the entry of ocular surface fluid soon after surgery, according to study results published in the February 2009 issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Combined Laser and Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema: One-year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial

No clear link between cataract surgery and progressive age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be established by a study published in the February issue of Ophthalmology.

A New Drug Application (NDA) for ganciclovir ophthalmic gel 0.15% against herpetic keratitis, submitted by Sirion Therapeutics, Inc, has been accepted for review by the FDA.

Intracameral bevacizumab effectively reduces aqueous vascular endothelial growth factor concentrations in neovascular glaucoma