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Invitreal injection of ocriplasmin resolves vitremacular traction and closes macular holes.

The Pentecam is reliable in measuring superior and inferior anterior chamber angle (ACA) temporal and nasal ACA, anterior chamber volume (ACV) and anterior chamber depth (ACD).

Baerveldt shunts effectively lower IOP in eyes with anterior uveal melanoma (AUM) undergoing anterior segment irradiation.

Anti-VEGF therapy pegaptanib is efficacious and non-toxic for patients with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), states a recent study.

The use of statins has been linked to a significant decrease in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) risk in patients with hyperlipidemia.

Tear levels of inflammatory markers increase in patients who wear corneal refractive therapy lenses, compared to those who wore silicone-hydrogel lenses or no lenses.

Consuming one cup of caffeinated coffee statistically increases IOP and ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.

Correcting pre-existing astigmatism could be necessary for achieving excellent visual outcomes in eyes with oblique (OBL) astigmatism.

SD-OCT imaging and retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) assessment successfully detects pre-perimetric glaucomatous damage.

Chronic diabetic macula oedema (DME) treatment Iluvien, developed by Alimera Sciences, has obtained marketing authorization in Germany.

Novartis sponsored a symposium at the COPHy congress in 2012 exploring the current treatment issues surrounding wet AMD. This supplement reveals the highlights of the meeting.

Intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) provide sustained and effective treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV).

A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) panel discussion will be held by the International Agency for the prevention of Blindness (IAPB) solely via social networking.

Bleb injections of subconjunctival chemotherapy lower the risk of developing orbital tumours in patients with retinoblastoma.

On-line OCT identifies non-ophthalmologically visible lesions in subthreshold laser irradiation.

A recent study was unable to conclude whether intraocular penetration of travoprost 0.004% was affected by central corneal thickness (CCR), potentially explaining differences in patient response to the drug.

Pulsed intravenous corticosteroids and plasma exchange (PE) is more effective than standard monotherapy for treating acute optic neuritis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

The microperimeter (MP-1) is ideal for detecting early retinal sensitivity loss in diabetic patients.

Could it be the beginning of the end of the traditional fundus camera?

Exciting advancement in cataract surgery.

Anterior chamber depth (ACD) and anterior chamber angle (ACA) were the factors identified relating to the progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

The latest advancement in optical imaging.

Is it possible to adapt current femtosecond lasers to perform cataract surgery?

Potentially a predictive factor for surgical success.

A versatile procedure and surgery of choise for Dr Mueller.

Fs-laser cataract surgeons cautioned about capsular block syndrome.

Computer-navigated laser photocoagulation could offer required precision.

Previewing the highlights of the upcoming ESCRS annual meeting, taking place in Milan, Italy. We will also feature some recommendations from our esteemed EAB members.

Brief round-up of some of the exciting developments we can expect to see from the show floor at ESCRS.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.