Positive Phase II study results announced
Novagali Pharma has announced positive results from its Phase II trial of the preservative-free cationic emulsion, Catioprost.
CE mark of approval for cataract laser system
The CE mark of approval has been given to OptiMedica's Catalys Precision Laser System.
Syndicate raises €18 million for glaucoma drug development programme
Amakem has raised €18 million to go towards the development of highly potent kinase (ROCK) inhibitor AMA0076.
Corneal inlay proves safe, effective and reversible option for presbyopes
The KAMRA inlay (AcuFocus) is an effective, safe and reversible technique for the long-term surgical treatment of presbyopia.
CSA eye drops potentially useful for SEI treatment after AK
Cycloisporine A (CSA) 1% eye drops could be an effective corticosteroid-sparing agent for treating symptomatic corneal subepithelial infiltrates (SEI) after adenoviral keraconjunctivitis (AK).
Automated keratometry gives better results than Scheimpflug keratometry
Conventional automated keratometry is better at measuring refractive outcomes after cataract surgery than pupil-based Scheimpflug keratometry.
Nerve fibre layer changes can be detected using a modified HD-OCT scan technique
Differences in nerve fibre layer (NFL) in the macular area can be easily detected using a modified optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning technique.
Decreased tear levels of neuromediators are linked to impaired lacrimal function
Decreased tear levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and calcitonin gene?related peptide (CGRP) are linked to damaged tear function.
Corneal light scattering after CXL gives distinctive spatial and temporal profiles
The spatial distribution and temporal profiles of corneal light scattering after corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) are distinctive in keratoconus patients.
Scleral buckling and vitrectomy combination is the most successful in retinal reattachment
A combination of scleral buckling and vitrectomy produced better anatomical success rates and fewer operative procedures in surgery for primary retinal detachment patients.
Fortified antibiotic agents are needed for the management of keratitis
An investigation in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery strongly suggests the use of fortified antibiotic agents for prevention of vision loss in infectious keratitis patients.
DME firm raises £8 million in series A funding
New ophthalmic company KalVista Pharmaceuticals has generated £8 million from series A contributed by Novo A/S and SV Life Sciences.
AMO ophthalmic viscosurgical device obtains CE Mark of Approval
Abbott Medical Optics' Healon EndoCoat has received the European CE Mark of approval.
First UK patient enrolled onto Novartis retinal vascular disease study
Luminous, a program created to develop the understanding of retinal vascular diseases, has enrolled its first patient this month.
Observation is effective in the management of haemangioma of infancy.
Using a combination of observation and amblyopia therapy is successful in mild cases of periocular haemangioma of infancy (HOI).
Pentoxifylline could be a significant aspect of detecting OCP.
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).
Ultrasound biomicroscopy is the most successful in measuring sulcus diameter
Ciliary sulcus-to-sulcus (STS) diameter is most accurately measured using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM).
Retinal tears and detachments are common in PVD and VH patients
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.
AS-OCT produces better results after long-term dark adaptation
A study announced the increased reliability of anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) when used on patients after long-term dark adaptation.
Coaxial MICS with toric IOL is a safe and effective treatment for cataract patients
Implantation of a toric IOL after microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is a safe and successful way to correct astigmatism in cataract patients.
Risks of long-term vision loss after trabeculectomy identified
Risk factors for long-term vision loss after trabeculectomy included preoperative split fixation on visual fields
Using multiple AT products may be the best option for dry eye
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
Several factors involved in success of repeat corneal grafts
There are several factors involved in the success of repeat penetrating corneal transplantation for keratoconus patients.
Prematurity and low birth weight linked to increased cupping
Prematurity and birth weight are associated with the progression rate of cup-to-disc ratio (C:D).
Supplemental bevacizumab may be useful in retinopathy of prematurity
Intravitreal bevacizumab may be beneficial as a supplemental therapy for retinopathy of prematurity or as monotherapy in certain cases.
IVMP should be limited to speeding up symptom relief in severe IOI patients
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).
Age and laterality of children should be considered when determining IOL power
A child's age and laterality are important factors to consider when determining intraocular lens (IOL) power.
Goblet cell transplantation is promising treatment for severe ocular surface disorders
Goblet cell transplantation using autologous turbinate nasal mucosa is a promising treatment for severe ocular surface diseases.
Suprachoroidal silicone tube shunt implantation successful in glaucoma surgery
Suprachoroidal silicone tube drainage of aqueous humour effectively reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients
Extremely oblique sclerotomy incision reduces wound leakage in vitrectomy
Extremely oblique sclerotomy incision (OSI) has a self-sealing effect on sclerotomy wound leakages.
