Articles

Results of an investigation featured in the European Journal of Ophthalmology could help surgeons determine which IOL to use for each patient.

Vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) does not affect the development of exudative age-related macula degeneration.

Anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) reduces the chances of uveitis recurrence 11-fold

Alimera Sciences has announced a positive outcome of the Decentralized Procedure (DCP) for its intravitreal implant, ILUVIEN, in Europe...

Analysis: Correlation of full-gradient corneal topography, high-resolution wavefront measurements

No difference was found between treated and untreated eyes

Breakthroughs are changing the physicians treatment approach

Application of CLMI algorithm tomographic data is promising

Investigation into the safety and efficiency of using AquaLase

Non-contact devices could replace ultasonic pachymetric

Imaging can help in the identification of cellular changes

Dr Brookes explains the importance of identifying the pathogenesis in paediatric glaucoma

Stromal surface irregularities give rise to compensatory epithelial thickness remodelling

Patients with good visual acuity can experience increased straylight

Examining the temperature changes in the vitreous and retina and possible side effects

Vigilance is required particularly in early infancy

Product profiles

The VEGF Trap-Eye is well-tolerated in patients suffering from macula oedema.

Technique may provide new avenue for lens design and development

Ocriplasmin found to be a useful alternative

Patients with radial keratotomy (RK) can be successfully treated with corneal cross-linking (CXL).

Compensatory head posture is reversed after Anderson-Kestenbaum surgery.

Silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses do not significantly affect IOP measurements with non-contact tonometry (NCT).

Patients with unilateral cataract find it easier to perform near and distance activities than bilateral patients.

Positioning patients face down after surgery could improve chances of macula hole closure

Early diagnosis, intensive drug therapy, and timely surgical intervention are all associated with the improved prognosis of paediatric microbial keratitis.

Using adjunctive corticosteroid therapy is safe on bacterial corneal ulcers and does not alter best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA)Using adjunctive corticosteroid therapy is safe on bacterial corneal ulcers and does not alter best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA).

Advanced topography-guided LASEK is able to improve uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA).

Using two-quadrant sub-Tenon's anaesthesia is more effective at reducing intraoperative and postoperative pain than a single-quadrant technique.

Primary peeling of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) successfully prevents the development of macula pucker and the full removal of all epiretinal membranes.