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The IOL master is more accurate than A-scan immersion biometry in silicone oil (SO)-filled eyes.

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has announced that ageing and sight loss is one of its four clinical priorities for the years 2013 to 2016.

Six eye charities have joined forces to invest £90 000 into six eye research projects.

The UK Vision Strategy consultation is due to close on 16 November 2012.

Phacoemulsification is linked to a higher rate of posterior capsule rupture in vitrectomized eyes, compared to combined vitrectomy and cataract surgery.

Timolol is successful in treating myopic regression after LASIK and lasts for at least six months.

BIOSURF, a research project to develop ocular implants, has been awarded a Ocular implant project receives €1.4 million grant by German Minister Dr Schavan.

Repetitive probing with intranasal endoscopic imaging provides information about congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions.

Understanding the differences

Ophthalmology Futures 2012 European Forum

Results of a comparative study on the IOP-lowering efficacy of brinzolamide versus placebo

A symptom-based approach may lead to an underestimation of MGD prevalence

Combination therapy also showing promise

Surgeon evaluates use of laser refractive cataract surgery technique in complicated cases

Retinal detachment found to resolve in retinoblastoma patients following intraarterial chemotherapy

Combination thearpy may provide option for reducing keratectasia

Femtosecond laser appears to provide improved safety profile, more predictable outcomes

Macular scan OCT could be used for the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Search for common clues to complicating factors, including blephartis and dry eye

Study reveals current asssessment methods can be imprecise

A round-up of the latest ophthalmic products

Topical pranoprofen 0.1% reduces the ocular signs and symptoms of dry eyes and decreases inflammatory markers of conjunctival epithelial cells.

Prophylactic treatment of retinal breaks during vitrectomy appears to reduce the risk of postoperative retinal detachment (RD).

Pars plana vitrectomy is safe to use on patients with plaque-irradiated uveal melanoma.

Instrument hygiene education level affects the risk of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS).

Optegra announced the launch of its first eye Hospital in London this week.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) could be used to diagnose fungal keratitis.

The long-term use of anti-glaucoma eye drops is linked to changes in meibomian gland morphology and function.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of ranibizumab for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DME).

Juan F. Tabernero, PhD, was announced as the winner of the 2012 Carl Zeiss European Young Investigator Award during the EVER Congress in Nice, France.