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OTEurope and Carl Zeiss Meditec will be launching a competition at the beginning of this month to find the best surgical BLUEMIXS180 video.

OTEurope discusses meeting highlights, support network from the industry and the future with society president, Professor Gabriel van Rij.

Leica Microsystems and Definiens have announced a co-marketing agreement.

Ozurdex (dexamethasone) can now be used for the treatment of inflammation of the posterior segment of the eye characterized as non-infectious uveitis

Significant ophthalmological irregularities were discovered in children with Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS)

The WDR36 gene sequence rarely causes primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in Italian families.

Younger patients with high myopia are at more risk of a postoperative steroid response after uneventful cataract surgery, according to an investigation published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

A recent study published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has established that Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) gives the highly repeatable flap-thickness measurements.

Incidence of postoperative complications in eyes with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) are similar, according to a study published in Archives of Ophthalmology.

An investigation published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has demonstrated that a single drop of topical diclofenac is effective for postoperative pain relief after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

According to a study published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science more research into the effect of sustained-release ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) treatment, on patients with inherited retinal degenerations, using high-resolution imaging techniques is required.

Combined toric lens implantation and astigmatic keratotomy is a safe and effective way to correct high astigmatism, according to findings published in Techniques in Ophthalmology.

A study published in Clinical Ophthalmology has proved the efficacy of using polydimethyloxane (PDMS) and perfluoro-n-octane (PFO) as tamponade in patients with retinal detachment complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR).

The administration of brinzolamide-timolol suspension has a minimal effect on quality of life and is generally favoured when compared with other drops, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology.

A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has confirmed the safety and efficacy of oral propranolol for the treatment of periocular infantile haemangiomas.

Regular intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish is linked to a significant reduction in the risk of AMD, according to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

The use of antiplatelet agents, such as aspirin and clopidogrel, are safer to use compared to anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy, according to the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

The implantation of intraocular lenses (IOL) is a safe and effective option for visual rehabilitation in children under 2 years of age, according to findings published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

The identified nocturnal differences in intraocular pressure (IOP) include reductions in aqueous flow, outflow facility and uveoscleral outflow, according to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

Artificial vision provided by the Argus II retinal prosthesis strengthens vision in spatial motor tasks, according to findings published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

A newly developed method for microincisional vitrectomy is effective for complex diabetic tractional retinal detachment, according to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

HOYA Surgical Optics do not expect any disruption to their deliveries and business following the recent earthquakes and tsunami in Japan.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher in the first eye that is measured, according to research published in Archives of Ophthalmology.

Hemianopic and quadrantanopic people have been declared safe to drive because they make more head movements into their blind field to compensate, according to a recent study published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

An investigation published in Retina demonstrated that optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging is enhanced by positioning the measurement beam angle perpendicular to the Henle fiber layer (HFL).

Lucentis administered to diabetic macular oedema (DME) patients demonstrated vast vision improvement, according to a Phase III study conducted by Genentech.

Fight for Sight, a charity funding the research for the treatment of blindness and eye disease, has contributed grants totalling £697 350 to 7 recipients

Corneal transplantation is generally successful in infants, children and adolescents

Aerie Pharmaceuticals has completed $30 million of series B funding to finance the advance of its glaucoma product portfolio.

Cataract and pseudoexfoliation (PEX) patients with a low ankle brachial index (ABI) are at higher risk of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)