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Ranibizumab has passed the one-year safety profile for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NV-AMD), claims a recent paper.

Novartis will be the first company to offer licensed therapy ranibizumab to treat myopic choroidal neovascularisation (CNV).

Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) may stop corneal ulceration and promote epithelialization, according to an investigation.

Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) has announced the acquisition of OptiMedica, enabling expansion into the laser cataract surgery market.

Mitomycin C (MMC) 0.01% may not be needed to prevent post wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) haze in highly myopic patients, reveals a recent paper.

The Alpha IMS, a wireless subretinal implant device, has received the CE Mark.

SD-OCT is easier to use when obtaining measurements in children, compared to time-domain OCT, claims a recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

A paper in Retina has announced the identification of the morphologic characteristics of early onset large colloid drusen (LCD) using SD-OCT.

An investigation has revealed that the administration of intracameral cefuroxime reduces endophthalmitis in cataract surgery and has a high clinical and economical impact on prevention for the infection.

Eyes with a history of recurrent herpes keratitis (HSK) and no apparent decrease in visual acuity (VA) have greater optical aberrations compared with control eyes, according to a recent paper.

The Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire enables the comprehensive assessment of the subjective vision quality, claims a study in the journal Optometry and Vision Science.

According to recent data, dry eye has been found to be common in patients with early Graves Ophthalmology (GO).

The Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) device is a useful method of managing ocular surface disease (OSD) and optical imperfections, reveals a new study.

Flat, steep corneas with keratometry values of less than 35 D do not have a predictive effect on the risk of visual acuity loss after myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), claims a paper in the Journal of Refractive Surgery.

Examining the safety, feasability and efficacy of a fentanyl-based protocol for neonates

Non-contact ultra-widefield proves useful

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Presumed Air by Vitrectomy Embolisation (PAVE) could be a fatal syndrome, states a paper in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

An angle-supported pIOL improves quality of vision, even in mesopic conditions

A retrospective study confirms the formula's accuracy in post-LASIK eyes

Shedding light on post-refractive surgery visual quality myths

A safer surface ablation technique for refractive surgery

A good alternative treatment option for reducing IOP

To further improve on post-op outcomes

Case reports highlighting 'open sky' scleral fixated iris shield IOL implantation

Event will bring together about 8000 specialists to Rio de Janeiro

Study demonstrates safety of PLT and its potential to treat open angle glaucoma

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