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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

What to investigate: aqueous, vitreous or both?

Rotational stability is key to success

Gamma-irradiated cornea allograft is safe and effect for use in glaucoma surgery, according to a paper published in the latest issue of the Journal of Glaucoma.

The incidence of retinal haemorrhages in abusive head trauma in paediatric patients for known perpetrators, regardless of a confession, is similar, reveals a paper.

The acrylic angle-supported phakic IOL (PIOL) provides moderate one-year rotational stability, making it a successful treatment option for myopic eyes, claims a new paper.

Aflibercept 2.0 mg may be beneficial for cases of exudative AMD unsuccessfully treated with ranibizumab or bevacizumab, according to a recent retrospective review.

Ocular toxocariasis can cause cataract with opacity similar to granuloma, claim recent findings published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Nicox has joined forces with Immco Diagnostics to offer tests for the early detection of Sjögren's syndrome.

Wavelet augmented ultrasound effectively detects differences in choroidal microarchitecture in eyes with wet and dry AMD, according to a recent paper.

The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) will be awarding five grants totaling ?255 000 for critical glaucoma research.

The refreshed UK Vision Strategy was launched at the Vision UK 2013 Conference, according to a press statement.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, have announced their discovery of a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye.

A new implant that allows patients suffering from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to improve their general vision and regain independence is now being implanted in the UK.

The foldable glued-IOL technique provides satisfactory and safe visual outcomes, claims a paper in the latest issue of the Journal of Cataract and refractive Surgery.

Repeated pars plana vitrectomy, with internal limiting membrane peeling and gas tamponade, is a safe and effective treatment technique for persistent macular holes, states an investigation in the Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases.

With-the-rule astigmatism (WTA) reduces reading parameters and near visual acuity (NVA) compared with against-the-rule astigmatism (ATR) and no astigmatism, according to a recent paper.

Cocaine-assisted epithelial debridement is a simple and inexpensive treatment method for symptomatic anterior basement membrane dystrophy (ABMD) patients, reveals the latest study in the journal Cornea.

Long-term positive outcomes of a minimally invasive retrobulbar episcleral brachytherapy device (SalutarisMD, Salutaris Medical Devices, London, UK) show promise for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), according to data presented at the RCO congress.