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Anti-VEGF therapy pegaptanib is efficacious and non-toxic for patients with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), states a recent study.

The use of statins has been linked to a significant decrease in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) risk in patients with hyperlipidemia.

Tear levels of inflammatory markers increase in patients who wear corneal refractive therapy lenses, compared to those who wore silicone-hydrogel lenses or no lenses.

Consuming one cup of caffeinated coffee statistically increases IOP and ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.

Correcting pre-existing astigmatism could be necessary for achieving excellent visual outcomes in eyes with oblique (OBL) astigmatism.

SD-OCT imaging and retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) assessment successfully detects pre-perimetric glaucomatous damage.

Chronic diabetic macula oedema (DME) treatment Iluvien, developed by Alimera Sciences, has obtained marketing authorization in Germany.

Intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) provide sustained and effective treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV).

A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) panel discussion will be held by the International Agency for the prevention of Blindness (IAPB) solely via social networking.

Bleb injections of subconjunctival chemotherapy lower the risk of developing orbital tumours in patients with retinoblastoma.

On-line OCT identifies non-ophthalmologically visible lesions in subthreshold laser irradiation.

A recent study was unable to conclude whether intraocular penetration of travoprost 0.004% was affected by central corneal thickness (CCR), potentially explaining differences in patient response to the drug.

Pulsed intravenous corticosteroids and plasma exchange (PE) is more effective than standard monotherapy for treating acute optic neuritis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

The microperimeter (MP-1) is ideal for detecting early retinal sensitivity loss in diabetic patients.

Anterior chamber depth (ACD) and anterior chamber angle (ACA) were the factors identified relating to the progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.

Flexible cannulas are safest for akinesia and anaesthesia in the latest comparison study on sub-Tenon cannulas.

IOP is successfully reduced with both trabeculectomy and combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in children with glaucoma.

Optos will be appearing in an exhibition at the Science Museum in London this month.

Graft size and donor-recipient disparity influence IOP measured with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (IOP GAT) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).

Intravitreal ranibizumab improves visual acuity and anatomic changes in AMD.

Ray tracing with patient-customized eye models is effective in calculating IOL power, claims a recent case series study.

Anglia Ruskin University is working in collaboration with the University of the West Indies to conduct the National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago (NESTT).

More attention should be paid to dealing with sight loss, claims a new report created by ocular charity Visionary.

Keratomalacia can be linked to lower socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition, and inadequate breastfeeding.

Macular ganglion cell complex (mGCC) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (ppRNFL) thickness can be used as structural parameters for detecting preperimetric glaucoma.

Implantation of the Artiflex toric iris-fixated phakic IOL is effective, predictable and safe for the correction of myopic astigmatism.

Funding novel optics and imaging software encourages the evolution of multi-modality imaging and provides more business opportunities.

Fight for Sight has donated £1.6 million towards ten research grants focused on tackling sight loss and eye disease treatment.

The Healon Endocoat OVD, developed by Abbott, has been approved for use as a surgical aid in cataract surgery.