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Long-term follow-up is necessary in secondary pigmentary glaucoma patients implanted with a foldable IOL in the ciliary sulcus, advises a recent journal paper.

Naso-orbito-ethmoidal fracture has been discovered as the main cause of traumatic nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), according to a paper in the European Journal of Ophthalmology.

A guide to getting the most out of your stay during the XXXI ESCRS Congress

Eyes with a history of herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) have significantly greater higher order aberrations (HOAs) than eyes with no past history of the disease, according to a paper.

Gold Micro Shunt Plus (GMS+) implantation is not an effective method for controlling IOP in glaucoma patients, according to a recent study in the journal BMC Ophthalmology.

In this article, Prof. Bron discusses treatment considerations, advocating the treatment of the whole patient.

Results from 2 years of follow-up demonstrate the efficacy of a bifocal corneal inlay for correcting presbyopia in emmetropic patients.

Data, presented by Prof. Grabner, reveals a corneal inlay has provided safe, effective and stable improvement of near and intermediate vision in emmetropic presbyopes over 5 years.

Prof. Steinert highlights a study that he believes may prove instructive to ophthalmic surgeons trying to find the best treatment modality for their presbyopic patients.

In this article, Dr Barragan discusses his experiences of this simultaneous procedure.

Dr Gatinel assesses presbyopia-correcting techniques.

In this article, Mr Dogramaci highlights a recent study in which he and his colleagues examined the characteristics of RRD and the relationship these characteristics have on visual outcome.

Professor Stef?nsson reveals the results of a comparative study demonstrating that observation of metabolic processes is possible enabling insight into the pathophysiology of disease.

OTEurope reveals highlights from each day of the ESCRS Congress with the help of three EAB members.

The authors present highlights of the fourth FemtoKeratoplasty meeting held earlier this year.

Dr Lorente compares micro-coaxial cataract extraction with torsional energy and longitudinal u/s.

A brief round up of some of the products that will be shocased during the ESCRS exhibition

Here, Dr Noecker discusses options that are available to patients, highlighting the MIGS procedures, which he believes offer promise to reign in compliance issues in glaucoma care.

Prof. Auffarth reveals data that suggests the iStent supra is capable of significantly reducing IOP.

Piggyback multifocal IOLs used for a hyperopic-presbyopic surprise after cataract surgery are successful in highly myopic eyes, claims a study in the Journal of the British Contact Lens Association.

The Transparency Commission of the French National Health Authority has issued a positive opinion for the reimbursement and hospital listing of Iluvien.

A novel technique for performing Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) consistently yields thin grafts, according to recently published research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Oraya Therapeutics has announced that Oraya Therapy Stereotactic Radiotherapy for the treatment of wet AMD is now available at Optegra Manchester Eye Hospital.

A combination of prostaglandin analog (PGA) and timolol 0.1 & gel reduces both IOP and fluctuations in primary-angle glaucoma patients, states a recent paper in European Journal of Ophthalmology.

Straylight values improve over time and can be linked to the progression of corneal healing, according to a paper.

Visual acuities and contrast sensitivity are worse in older patients than younger patients after implantation of diffractive multifocal IOLs, claims a paper.

The Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire is a repeatable and valid method to measure dry eye symptoms, reveals a recent paper in the journal Cornea.

Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) could successfully treat certain stages of keratoconus, according to a recent published paper.

The surgical outcomes for children treated for constant early-onset exotropia demonstrated good binocular results, claims a study in the journal Eye.

Jetrea, developed by ThromboGenics, offers ?major added value? for the treatment of vitreomacula traction and macular hole, claims the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).