Naso-orbito-ethmoidal fracture main cause of traumatic NLDO
Naso-orbito-ethmoidal fracture has been discovered as the main cause of traumatic nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), according to a paper in the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
HSK disease cause greater HOAs
Eyes with a history of herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) have significantly greater higher order aberrations (HOAs) than eyes with no past history of the disease, according to a paper.
GMS+ implantation not effective for IOP control
Gold Micro Shunt Plus (GMS+) implantation is not an effective method for controlling IOP in glaucoma patients, according to a recent study in the journal BMC Ophthalmology.
ESCRS Preview
OTEurope reveals highlights from each day of the ESCRS Congress with the help of three EAB members.
Meeting Review: FemtoKeratoplasty Forum 2013
The authors present highlights of the fourth FemtoKeratoplasty meeting held earlier this year.
ESCRS Showcase
A brief round up of some of the products that will be shocased during the ESCRS exhibition
Piggyback IOL effective in highly myopic eyes
Piggyback multifocal IOLs used for a hyperopic-presbyopic surprise after cataract surgery are successful in highly myopic eyes, claims a study in the Journal of the British Contact Lens Association.
Positive opinion for Iluvien in France
The Transparency Commission of the French National Health Authority has issued a positive opinion for the reimbursement and hospital listing of Iluvien.
Novel technique for DSAEK yields thin grafts
A novel technique for performing Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) consistently yields thin grafts, according to recently published research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Wet AMD treatment expansion
Oraya Therapeutics has announced that Oraya Therapy Stereotactic Radiotherapy for the treatment of wet AMD is now available at Optegra Manchester Eye Hospital.
PGA-timolol combo effective for POAG
A combination of prostaglandin analog (PGA) and timolol 0.1 & gel reduces both IOP and fluctuations in primary-angle glaucoma patients, states a recent paper in European Journal of Ophthalmology.
Straylight levels could be linked to corneal healing
Straylight values improve over time and can be linked to the progression of corneal healing, according to a paper.
Patient age affects VA in multifocal IOL wearers
Visual acuities and contrast sensitivity are worse in older patients than younger patients after implantation of diffractive multifocal IOLs, claims a paper.
SPEED survey measures dry eye symptoms
The Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire is a repeatable and valid method to measure dry eye symptoms, reveals a recent paper in the journal Cornea.
CXL could treat stages of keratoconus
Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) could successfully treat certain stages of keratoconus, according to a recent published paper.
Good binocular results in children with early-onset exotropia
The surgical outcomes for children treated for constant early-onset exotropia demonstrated good binocular results, claims a study in the journal Eye.
Ocriplasmin "major added value" for VMT treatment
Jetrea, developed by ThromboGenics, offers ?major added value? for the treatment of vitreomacula traction and macular hole, claims the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).
Ketorolac eyedrops and ranibizumab combo reduces CMT
A combination of ketorolac eyedrops 0.45% and intravitreal ranibizumab reduces central macular thickness (CMT) in choroidal neovascularisation (CNV), reveals a recent paper.
Adlens opens new branch in China
Adlens, various focus eyeware developer, has expanded into China.
Ocular deviation and patient age affects ocular position
According to recent findings, ocular deviation and patient age are both factors that influence ocular position under general anaesthesia in paediatric patients.
GAT influences CCT
Goldmann applanation tonometry is affected by central corneal thickness, reveals a study in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Dexamethasone implant bevacizumab combo treats CRVO
Ozurdex, a dexamethasone implant, combined with bevacizumab successfully treats central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), claims a recent paper.
AK rate linked to contact lens use
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) significantly links to the rate of contact lens use, according to a paper in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Lubricant eye drops receive CE Mark
NovaTears has received the CE Mark of approval for the treatment of dry eyes, according to the latest press release from Novaliq.
Macula displacement common after RRD repair
Macula displacement is common after rhematogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair and is heterogenous in nature, reveals a recent study.
Anti-VEGFs may improve vision in submacula haemorrhage
Anti-VEGFs could be used for visual and anatomic improvements in eyes marked with submacula haemorrhage secondary to neovascular AMD, claims a study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Split donor tissue can be stored for one week
Split donor tissues can be stored for up to one week before DALK and DMEK surgery, according to a paper published in the journal Ophthalmology.
Photoscreeners detect anismentropia
A recent study in the Journal of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus states that objective photoscreeners are valid for the detection of contact lens-induced anisometropia.
Illumination provides clear imaging for poor red reflex eyes
Intracameral illumination provides high-quality imaging and near 360° lens capsule structure visualization in eyes with poor red reflex, states a recent paper.
Glaucoma device controls IOP in high-risk PK
The Ahmed glaucoma device (AGD) effectively controls intraocular pressure (IOP) with high-risk penetrating keratoplasty, reveal the findings from a study in the journal Cornea.
