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The visual acuity (VA) in diabetic retinopathy is associated with the retinal oedema in the parafovea and the pathomorphology and photoreceptor status at the fovea

Bottle rocket injuries can cause serious ocular injury or permanent loss of vision in children and adolescents

Flap creation for bilateral LASIK is best performed using an IntraLase, VisuMax or Femto LDV, rather than a microkeratome.

An increase in HIV-related syphilis has been linked with a rise in ophthalmic manifestations

Sodium hyaluronate (SH) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) are safe and effective in treating mild to moderate dry eye disease

Virectomy with 360º retinectomy can be beneficial for the treatment of complex retinal detachments

The presence of cataracts could influence optical coherence tomography (OCT) signal strength (SS) and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness measurements

A new training centre has been built in Bangalore, India, for ophthalmologists and related medical staff

The most frequent ocular complaints in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD) are dry eye syndrome and glaucoma.

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are strongly associated with retinal toxicity in patients with a lean body weight,

A treatment for dry eye syndrome is to undergo a phase III randomized, placebo-controlled, multicentre study this year following a final licensing agreement with Celtic Therapeutics.

An investigation, published in Inorganic Chemistry, has revealed that the reaction of pirenoxine (PRX) with selenite or calcium ions could be adapted as an anti-cataract agent.

Combined use of intracorneal ring segments (KERARINGS) and corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in a single session is more effective than performing the procedure in two sessions

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used for prostate cancer treatment could contribute towards the development of cataracts.

Bausch + Lomb has introduced a free iPhone application that will test a patient's visual acuity and colour vision, enable them to learn more about cataracts and Crystalens and find a suitable surgeon.

Novartis has received the eagerly anticipated approval from the European Commission for Lucentis (ranibizumab) to treat visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME).

A strong correlation between a change in intraocular pressure (IOP) and conjunctival hyperaemia severity induced by latanoprost has been confirmed in a recent study.

An investigation published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has indicated that the accuracy of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is affected by the qualifications of retinal photographers but not by mydriasis.

A recent study has demonstrated that intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) is safe and efficient for the treatment of uveitic cystoid macular oedema compared with triamcinolone acetonide.

Yellow and orange filters have been shown to provide greater photoprotection against UV radiation and even blue light.

Novartis has agreed to purchase the remaining 23% of their share in Alcon for $168 per share.

A recent prospective study has shown that the repetitive irrigation of povidone-iodine of 0.25% significantly lowered bacterial contamination rate in the anterior chamber after cataract surgery.

A twenty year reunion was held to commemorate the first monofocal AcrySof lens implant operation.

A study from the Archives of Ophthalmology has shown that acupuncture may be as effective as using an eye patch to treat anisometropic amblyopia.

A study has shown that the surgical reduction of IOP causes the reversal of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) dysfunction.

In the recently distributed wall planner from OTEurope, we had incorrectly stated the dates of the ESCRS Winter Meeting as 18?21 March. Please be advised the correct dates for this symposium are 18?20 February.

In a recent news release, Croma has described its support to Light for the World.

We at OTEurope previously ran a headline stating "Lucentis receives DME approval in the EU". For the purpose of clarification, this referred to CHMP approvals alone. Full acceptance for Lucentis in Europe will require approval from EMEA.

Short-term saffron supplementation has been found to improve retinal flicker sensitivity in early age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Pre-term genetic diagnosis with immediate laser treatment after birth could help prevent vision loss in people affected by Norrie?s disease.