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Ranibizumab has passed the one-year safety profile for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NV-AMD), claims a recent paper.

Novartis will be the first company to offer licensed therapy ranibizumab to treat myopic choroidal neovascularisation (CNV).

Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) may stop corneal ulceration and promote epithelialization, according to an investigation.

Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) has announced the acquisition of OptiMedica, enabling expansion into the laser cataract surgery market.

Mitomycin C (MMC) 0.01% may not be needed to prevent post wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) haze in highly myopic patients, reveals a recent paper.

The Alpha IMS, a wireless subretinal implant device, has received the CE Mark.

SD-OCT is easier to use when obtaining measurements in children, compared to time-domain OCT, claims a recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

A paper in Retina has announced the identification of the morphologic characteristics of early onset large colloid drusen (LCD) using SD-OCT.

An investigation has revealed that the administration of intracameral cefuroxime reduces endophthalmitis in cataract surgery and has a high clinical and economical impact on prevention for the infection.

Eyes with a history of recurrent herpes keratitis (HSK) and no apparent decrease in visual acuity (VA) have greater optical aberrations compared with control eyes, according to a recent paper.

The Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire enables the comprehensive assessment of the subjective vision quality, claims a study in the journal Optometry and Vision Science.

According to recent data, dry eye has been found to be common in patients with early Graves Ophthalmology (GO).

The Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) device is a useful method of managing ocular surface disease (OSD) and optical imperfections, reveals a new study.

Flat, steep corneas with keratometry values of less than 35 D do not have a predictive effect on the risk of visual acuity loss after myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), claims a paper in the Journal of Refractive Surgery.

Coherent is unique amongst laser manufacturers in the breadth of our excimer laser product portfolio and the depth of our experience in building products for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and other refractive techniques.

Presumed Air by Vitrectomy Embolisation (PAVE) could be a fatal syndrome, states a paper in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Event will bring together about 8000 specialists to Rio de Janeiro

Gamma-irradiated cornea allograft is safe and effect for use in glaucoma surgery, according to a paper published in the latest issue of the Journal of Glaucoma.

The incidence of retinal haemorrhages in abusive head trauma in paediatric patients for known perpetrators, regardless of a confession, is similar, reveals a paper.

The acrylic angle-supported phakic IOL (PIOL) provides moderate one-year rotational stability, making it a successful treatment option for myopic eyes, claims a new paper.

Aflibercept 2.0 mg may be beneficial for cases of exudative AMD unsuccessfully treated with ranibizumab or bevacizumab, according to a recent retrospective review.

Ocular toxocariasis can cause cataract with opacity similar to granuloma, claim recent findings published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Nicox has joined forces with Immco Diagnostics to offer tests for the early detection of Sjögren's syndrome.

Wavelet augmented ultrasound effectively detects differences in choroidal microarchitecture in eyes with wet and dry AMD, according to a recent paper.

The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) will be awarding five grants totaling ?255 000 for critical glaucoma research.

The refreshed UK Vision Strategy was launched at the Vision UK 2013 Conference, according to a press statement.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, have announced their discovery of a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye.

A new implant that allows patients suffering from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to improve their general vision and regain independence is now being implanted in the UK.

The foldable glued-IOL technique provides satisfactory and safe visual outcomes, claims a paper in the latest issue of the Journal of Cataract and refractive Surgery.

Repeated pars plana vitrectomy, with internal limiting membrane peeling and gas tamponade, is a safe and effective treatment technique for persistent macular holes, states an investigation in the Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases.