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Using a combination of observation and amblyopia therapy is successful in mild cases of periocular haemangioma of infancy (HOI).

The cytokine, pentoxifylline, is a safe and effective way to control tumor necrosis factor?a (TNF-a) in conjunctiva affected by ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP).

Ciliary sulcus-to-sulcus (STS) diameter is most accurately measured using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM).

Rate of retinal tears (RT) and detachments are higher in patients with an acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) and vitreous haemorrhage (VH) patients taking anticoagulants.

A study announced the increased reliability of anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) when used on patients after long-term dark adaptation.

Implantation of a toric IOL after microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is a safe and successful way to correct astigmatism in cataract patients.

Risk factors for long-term vision loss after trabeculectomy included preoperative split fixation on visual fields

A study demonstrated the efficacies of three different artificial tears (AT) and that a combination of these may offer the best solution to corneal surface diseases affecting eye lubrication

There are several factors involved in the success of repeat penetrating corneal transplantation for keratoconus patients.

Prematurity and birth weight are associated with the progression rate of cup-to-disc ratio (C:D).

Intravitreal bevacizumab may be beneficial as a supplemental therapy for retinopathy of prematurity or as monotherapy in certain cases.

Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) should only be used to increase the rate of symptom relief and recovery from optic nerve dysfunction in patients with severe idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI).

A child's age and laterality are important factors to consider when determining intraocular lens (IOL) power.

Goblet cell transplantation using autologous turbinate nasal mucosa is a promising treatment for severe ocular surface diseases.

Suprachoroidal silicone tube drainage of aqueous humour effectively reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients

Extremely oblique sclerotomy incision (OSI) has a self-sealing effect on sclerotomy wound leakages.

A study featured in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science has demonstrated the accuracy of the swep-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) system in evaluating choroidal thickness.

Pfizer has notified the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that it will withdraw it's application for an extension on the therapeutic indication for Macugen.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has not recommended Lucentis for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME) for the English and Welsh NHS.

Ocular oxygen levels are higher in African American patients than in Caucasians.

Hydrophobic acrylic IOLs give the best optical quality in pseudophakic eyes.

The 9.5 mm E-ring prevents posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in patients after cataract surgery.

Topical 0.0005% tacrolimus eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Anterior chamber (AC) gas bubbles do not affect corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) during flap creation in LASIK operations.

Eyes with low endothelial cell density (ECD) experienced comparable corneal endothelial damage to that of healthy eyes post-cataract surgery, indicating that only cataract surgery should be considered as the initial treatment.

Grafts performed for keratoconus exhibited a significantly improved visual outcome and graft survival than other indications.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher when measured by dynamic contour tonometry (DCT) rather than Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT).

It is possible to create a computer game to measure visual fields in children.

Recreational drugs amyl nitrate and isopropyl nitrate (poppers) are associated with bilateral vision loss and retinal disorders due to damage of the foveal cone outer segments.

Surgeons should take greater precaution when compiling patient safety incidence (PSI) reports for cataract surgical care.