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Ozurdex could have a beneficial effect on the visual prognosis in branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), reveals a study in Eye.

Adalimumab is an effective treatment for patients with active non-infectious uveitis, according to a recent investigation.

Bausch + Lomb has completed the acquisition of Technolas Perfect Vision it was announced earlier.

Autofluorescence (AF) and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) can detect structural abnormalities in patients with autoimmune retinopathy (AIR), according to a recent study.

Catatrac may be a low-cost and effective tool for the rapid screening of visually significant cataracts in the developing world, claims a paper in the journal Eye.

The Visions of Gullstrand ophthalmology congress, 31 May to 2 June 2013, is now open for registration.

Subconjunctival mitomycin C (MMC) injections followed by bare sclera pterygium excision is successful and cost-effective for the treatment of recurrent pterygium associated with symblepharon, according to a recently published study.

A new hydrophobic acrylic IOL is an effective, safe and predictable method for the correction of corneal astigmatism in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.

Microperimetry may provide additional information on macula function that is not available using visual acuity data.

Preoperative povidone-iodine and postoperative intracameral antibiotic injections are recommended for endophthalmitis prophylaxis, claims a recent paper.

Minims Eye Drops Solution has been recalled in the UK only, reveals the latest statement from Bausch+Lomb.

Collagen cross-linking (CXL) can cause more intense postoperative pain in younger patients.

Ocular sebaceous carcinoma (OSC) has been confirmed as a rare cancer in the UK, claims a recent study.

New product approved to prevent postoperative endophthalmitis following cataract surgery

Optegra has acquired Memira's eye clinics in Munich and Stuttgart, Germany.

Registration for the fifth VISION 2020 UK Annual Vision Strategy is now open.

Patient adherence to glaucoma medication could increase with morning application of glaucoma medication.

Silicone oil removal time could be increased for up to one year to achieve a stable retinal status in patients with high-risk redetachment.

Modified bicanalicular intubation is effective and atraumatic for the management of canalicular lacerations in adults.

Modifying a MICS IOL from a 3-piece to a 1-piece haptic design does not cause any significant changes in PCO amount.

Using a fluid-filled interface only slightly increases IOP in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery.

Using a gas tamponade, compared to an air tamponade, is more effective when treating rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Study demonstrates the importance in considering all options in managing keratoconus

Real-world strategies increase rates of adherence to glaucoma medication regimens

Managing neuroinflammation could represent a promising new therapeutic approach in glaucoma

A commitment to predictability and safety

Enrichment of MP can enhance visual performance

A better clinical understanding of choroidal damage might be important

Encouragement and motivation impact outcomes

Users of poppers have experienced visual impairment and maculopathy in a UK case series