Micro-instruments for vitreoretinal surgery
OertliKatalyst is a new range of micro instruments including forceps, scissors, polishers and retinal picks.
Lowering IOP, latest survey results and improving sleep
Sundays free paper sessions covered lowering IOP in POAG, how sleep is affected by IOL selection, an angle-supported phakic IOL for high myopia and the latest results of the ASCRS/ESCRS foldable IOL survey.
Investigating IOLs
On the first day, IOLs were the key focus at the ESCRS free paper sessions…
IOL for demanding cataract patients
Oculentis has introduced the LENTIS Comfort IOL…
IOL injector and portable tonometer
The AutoSert, launched by Alcon at the 2012 ESCRS in Milan, is an original automated lens insertion device that can be used through small incisions…
Pachymetry-guided keratoplasty useful for keratoconus
Pachymetry-guided custom excimer laser–assisted lamellar keratoplasty is a useful surgical procedure for the treatment of moderate to advanced keratoconus.
Ranibizumab and photodynamic therapy successful
A ranibizumab and photodynamic therapy combination can improve visual acuity and reduce exudation in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.
ICS use maintains RNFL rate
Intranasal corticosteroids (ICS) maintain retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness and optic nerve cup to disc ratio among patients with glaucoma or glaucoma suspect.
Contact lens sensor provides 24-hour IOP monitoring
A contact lens sensor is able to provide continuous 24-hour IOP monitoring for the management of glaucoma.
Ringer lactate similar to standard salt solution
Ringer lactate has a similar effect to a fortified balanced salt solution on corneal endothelial cell loss after phacoemulsification.
Ocriplasmin closes macular holes
Invitreal injection of ocriplasmin resolves vitremacular traction and closes macular holes.
Pentecam gives accurate measurements
The Pentecam is reliable in measuring superior and inferior anterior chamber angle (ACA) temporal and nasal ACA, anterior chamber volume (ACV) and anterior chamber depth (ACD).
Baerveldt shunt lowers IOP
Baerveldt shunts effectively lower IOP in eyes with anterior uveal melanoma (AUM) undergoing anterior segment irradiation.
Pegaptanib efficacious and non-toxic for ROP
Anti-VEGF therapy pegaptanib is efficacious and non-toxic for patients with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), states a recent study.
Statins reduce OAG risk in hyperlipidemia
The use of statins has been linked to a significant decrease in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) risk in patients with hyperlipidemia.
Lenses linked to increased inflammatory markers
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.
Caffeine increases IOP and OPP in POAG
Consuming one cup of caffeinated coffee statistically increases IOP and ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.
OBL astigmatism could require additional correction
Correcting pre-existing astigmatism could be necessary for achieving excellent visual outcomes in eyes with oblique (OBL) astigmatism.
Glaucomatous damage detected with SD-OCT
SD-OCT imaging and retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) assessment successfully detects pre-perimetric glaucomatous damage.
DME treatment gets the German green light
Chronic diabetic macula oedema (DME) treatment Iluvien, developed by Alimera Sciences, has obtained marketing authorization in Germany.
IVB injections successful for mCNV
Intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) provide sustained and effective treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV).
Connecting the community: Social media used for panel discussion
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 ward off orbital tumours
Bleb injections of subconjunctival chemotherapy lower the risk of developing orbital tumours in patients with retinoblastoma.
On-line OCT identifies hidden lesions
On-line OCT identifies non-ophthalmologically visible lesions in subthreshold laser irradiation.
Travoprost patient responses revealed
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.
Corticosteroids and plasma exchange successful
Pulsed intravenous corticosteroids and plasma exchange (PE) is more effective than standard monotherapy for treating acute optic neuritis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
MP-1 detects early retinal sensitivity loss in diabetics
The microperimeter (MP-1) is ideal for detecting early retinal sensitivity loss in diabetic patients.
Anterior chamber factors identified for OAG
Anterior chamber depth (ACD) and anterior chamber angle (ACA) were the factors identified relating to the progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG).
DALK-AD with big bubble effective
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.
Flexible cannulas safest for akinesia
Flexible cannulas are safest for akinesia and anaesthesia in the latest comparison study on sub-Tenon cannulas.
