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Incidence of bleb-related infection (BRI) is higher in Mitomycin C (MMC) augmented trabeculectomy but is reduced to a lower level.

New anatomic characteristics of peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation have been identified using optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Aberration-correcting IOLs are more sensitive to decentration and tilt

Using in vivo microscopy analysis is a safe and effective diagnostic tool in detecting ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) characteristics

The warning signs of childhood eye cancer retinoblastoma will be included in the new edition of the Personal Child Health Record.

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) triple procedures with a 25G system is a safe and effective treatment option.

Patching during the first six months after surgery is linked to improved grating visual acuity in infants with unilateral cataract.

The Ocular Trauma Score (OTS) is a reliable predictor of final visual outcome in children with traumatic cataract

Focal lamina cribrosa (LC) occurs in conjunction with neuroretinal rim and visual field loss.

Sight loss could double in the UK by the year 2050, according to predictions from eye health service UK Vision Strategy.

Ozurdex has been accepted by the Scottish Medicines Consortium for use within the NHS in Scotland.

Benzalkonium chloride-assisted (BAC) transepithelial collagen crosslinking (CXL) with 0.5% proparacaine drops is less effective than standard CXL in patients with progressive keratoconus

The perfluoro-n-octane (PFO) tamponade is a safe and effective short-term vitreous substitute in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair

Conjunctival ultraviolet autofluorescence (UVAF) photography is valid and reliable for detecting pre-clinical sunlight-induced UV damage

Femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK significantly improves refractive error-related quality of life (QOL) in myopic patients

Peripheral yellow corneal rings are more common in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) still gives effective visual results in keratoconus patients even after corneal hydrops

Older glaucoma patients are more at risk of developing depression, whereas younger patients are more at risk of anxiety

Using retro-mode imaging (RMI) and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) can be helpful in characterizing retinal dystrophies.

Using a cyclodiode laser to manage acute angle closure is a safe and effective alternative to emergency lensectomy or trabeculectomy

Administering serial antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections could lead to increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and may require glaucoma therapy

Genipin and UV-riboflavin crosslinking (UV-CLX) is a safe and effective procedure for keratoconus

Multiple injections of bevacizumab improve best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness in patients with persistant clinically significant macular oedema (CSME)

Fourier domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) is reliable and reproducible when measuring epithelial thickness at vertex

Administering an injection of 5 mL of 0.75% ropivacaine before pars plana vitrectomy reduces postoperative discomfort in patients

Peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) is associated with the degree of myopic optic disc tilt

Allergan has announced the UK launch of the Optive Plus eye drops for treating severe dry eye symptoms in three different ways.

Keratoconus patients are more likely to develop sleep apnoea

A system combining Scheimpflug photography and Placido-disk technology gives repeatable measurements of several anterior segment parameters.

Preservative-free tafluprost is well tolerated in eyes with glaucoma or ovular hypertension (OHT).