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A retrospective study analysed potential associations with giant cell formation in eyes with models of the flexible iris-fixated phakic IOL implanted.

We report on the first cataract and refractive femtosecond laser

A stem cell treatment to replace diseased parts of the retina is being pioneered by scientists funded by the Medical Research Council, the Macular Vision Research Foundation and Fight for Sight.

Results from research performed by St Jude Children's Research Hospital has demonstrated vision lost as a result of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be restored.

In a recent study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology researchers found that the recurrence of epithelial keratitis, stromal keratitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis as a result of ocular herpes simplex virus (HSV) was decreased.

Findings from Retina Implant AG's first human clinical trial of subretinal electronic implants have revealed that useful vision can be restored and a significant cost-benefit to the patient's quality of life gained.

A polymer-based corneal prosthesis has been developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), Postdam-Golm, as part of the EU's Artificial Cornea project.

Avedro and Emery University have entered into an agreement to combine clinical trial data for corneal collagen cross-linking.

Scientists from around the world gathered at a recent Glaucoma Research Foundation Catalyst meeting to discuss new research ideas that could lead to a cure for glaucoma.

Collaborative research, led by King?s College in London has led to the identification of a gene associated with myopia and glaucoma.

A new product, MigraLens, designed to filter red and blue light and help migraine sufferers is now available in the UK in a range of branded plano eyewear including fit-overs for presciption glasses.

A team of retina specialists at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, led by Srinivas Sadda, MD, conducting a study using have found that 76% of eyes in patients with AMD had peripheral abnormalities.

The Paediatric Cataract Initiative is now accepting applicants for its inaugural single small research grant.

A Phase 2a clinical study has been initiated for Promedior's anti-fibrotic therapeutic, PRM-151, to evaluate its efficacy, safety and tolerability.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has appointed Dr Wing-Kun Tam to the global advisory council of the Paediatric Cataract Initiative

Bausch + Lomb has concluded its acquisition of a portion of the assets and intellectual property for Miochol(R)-E from affiliates of Novartis AG. The business intends to complete the acquisition of the remaining assets and intellectual property upon the necessary regulatory clearance.

The WaveLight Refractive Suite from Alcon is now available to European doctors.

Although near vision can never be assessed objectively, standardization between tests would be useful. However, as Dr Oliver Findl demonstrated, there is a lack of standardization between tests so that comparison of results of different near vision tests is difficult, or not possible.

Does Dr Gunther Grabner from Austria have the answer?

Professor José Alio of Spain.

Breaking news from the floor

Breaking news from the floor of ESCRS

Clear lens extraction can be offered to ametropic patients in their presbyopic age as a refractive procedure that can virtually eliminate any need for optical correction.

Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed biodegradable polymer microspheres which may have the ability to deliver stem cells to damaged retina photoreceptor cells to help with their repair.

The WaveLight Refractive Suite from Alcon is now available to European doctors. The news came during the 2010 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) annual meeting in Paris, France.

Breaking news from the floor of ESCRS

Alcon launched its AcrySof IQ ReSTOR Multifocal Toric intraocular lens (IOL) during the 2010 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) annual meeting in Paris, France.

Breaking news from the floor

Dr N. Alpins from Australia explains.

Germany?s Professor Gerhard Auffarth.