Biologics license applied for wet AMD treatment
A Biologics License Application (BLA) for VEGF Trap-Eye treatment of neovascular age-related AMD has been submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Obesity in women decreases risk of glaucoma
Females with a higher body mass index (BMI) are less likely to develop open-angle glaucoma (OAG).
Neural retinal impairment linked to flicker light response
The impairment of vascular response to flicker lights could reveal inner retinal neural impairment in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR)
Potential oral therapy in MS
Oral resveratrol SRT501 significantly lowers neuronal damage, in a model of multiple scelrosis (MS).
Unusual symptoms found in cat scratch disease patients
Vitreous haemorrhage with retinal vaculitis and isolated central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) were reported in the eyes of patients with cat scratch disease
Global Licensing agreement
UK firm UltraVision CLPL has agreed on a global licensing agreement with Bausch + Lomb for the marketing and sales of KeraSoft contact lens.
Head tilt affects RNFL and macular thickness measurements
Retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) and macular thickness are influenced by the patient's head tilt.
Operator-adjusted disc-definition is successful method of glaucoma detection
A recent study featured in the Journal of Glaucoma claims that operator-adjusted disc-definition is ideal for glaucoma detection when using the RTVue-100 Fourier-domain optical coherence tomograph
Ametropia and presbyopia successfully treated with diffractive bifocal IOL
Bilateral implantation of the Acri.LISA 366D diffractive bifocal IOL is effective in ametropic and presbyopic eyes, according to findings published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology
Sildenafil citrate linked to increased chorodial thickness
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, sildenafil citrate, increases chorodial thickness ? an associated risk factor for central serous chorioretinopathy
Optical low–coherence reflectometry useful for biometric measurements
The Lenstar LS 900 and applanation ultrasound can be used interchangeably for biometric measurement in cataract patients
Oertli staff re-vamp
Oertli has welcomed several new employees to their recently improved Marketing and Sales department
LASIK project is underway
A recent LASIK panel symposium has revealed the progresses and plans for the LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project.
AS-OCT useful for flap thickness measurement
Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) is a useful imaging tool for flap thickness measurement after femtosecond-assisted LASIK
Pathomorphology is correlated with visual acuity changes
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 rockets cause permanent vision loss
Bottle rocket injuries can cause serious ocular injury or permanent loss of vision in children and adolescents
Femtosecond laser systems superior to microkeratome system
Flap creation for bilateral LASIK is best performed using an IntraLase, VisuMax or Femto LDV, rather than a microkeratome.
HIV may cause syphilitic retinitis
An increase in HIV-related syphilis has been linked with a rise in ophthalmic manifestations
Alternative dry eye disease treatment effective
Sodium hyaluronate (SH) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) are safe and effective in treating mild to moderate dry eye disease
360º retinectomy effective for retinal detachment
Virectomy with 360º retinectomy can be beneficial for the treatment of complex retinal detachments
Cataracts affect RNFL and OCT output
The presence of cataracts could influence optical coherence tomography (OCT) signal strength (SS) and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness measurements
New ophthalmic training facility in Bangalore
A new training centre has been built in Bangalore, India, for ophthalmologists and related medical staff
Glaucoma is the most common ocular disease in Parkinson's
The most frequent ocular complaints in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD) are dry eye syndrome and glaucoma.
Antimalarials linked to retinal toxicity
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are strongly associated with retinal toxicity in patients with a lean body weight,
Dry eye treatment Phase III study
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.
Anti-cataract agent discovered
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.
Same-session KERARINGS and CXL procedure is effective
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
Prostate cancer therapy could cause cataracts
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used for prostate cancer treatment could contribute towards the development of cataracts.
Bausch + Lomb launches iPhone app
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.
EU approval for use of Lucentis to treat DME
Novartis has received the eagerly anticipated approval from the European Commission for Lucentis (ranibizumab) to treat visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME).
