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Iluvien has been used to treat a diabetic macular oedema (DME) patient in the UK since the product became commercially available, it was revealed in a press release this week.

Combined scleral buckle and Baerveldt glaucoma implantation (BGI) is effective for managing coexisting glaucoma and retinal detachment.

Keratolimbal allograft (KLAL) transplantation is affected by adverse events including immunologic rejections, chronic ocular surface exposure and graft-related complications, according to a study featured in Cornea.

Implanting a customized primary or a secondary piggyback toric IOL post-penetrating keratoplasty (PK) is effective for astigmatism, claims a paper in Eye.

Iluvien, an intravitreal implant, is now available as a treatment for chronic diabetic macular oedema (DME) in the UK.

Parkinsons disease (PD) is associated with retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) loss and retinal thinning and can be detected by Fourier-domain OCT, claims a new study.

Taking advantage of the other outflow pathways without requiring sub-conjunctival filtering

Evaluation demonstrates efficacy of routine screening on new borns

Advances offer better understanding of allergic diseases, remedies, relief for children

Strict monthly follow-up procedures should be implemented to ensure best results

But comparable functional and anatomical results in diabetic retinopathy patients

Caution should be taken when considering procedures that rely on these measurements

Fewer anti-VEGF injections among benefits of stereotactic radiotherapy for wet AMD

Focal photocoagulation may be a less invasive method for the treatment of microaneurysms, according to a paper published in the journal Retina.

PresbyLASIK offers advatages compared to inlays, according to Dr Tamayo

A review of surgical results demonstrate safety

Six-month results from the GALILEO study show promise for VEGF Trap-Eye

A round-up of the latest ophthalmic products

If improvement is not seen after 24 hours vitrectomy should be considered

Loss of optical media transperency reduces accuracy in clinical practice

If initial trabeculectomy has failed, canaloplasty can be an option, according to Dr Brusini

Cataract surgery produces excellent visual outcomes, with 61.3% of patients achieving a corrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 or better, according to a database study in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Ranibizumab has been recommended for use within the NHS in England and Wales to treat macular oedema (ME) secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

Intrastromal arcuate keratotomy performed with a femtosecond (FS) laser has an excellent safety profile, rapid recovery and stability of vision, claims a new paper.

According to recently published data, POAG patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing primary trabeculectomy with MMC do not achieve the same long-term IOP control compared to patients without DM.

Novaliq has secured €13.9 million in a fifth round of financing for a dry eye portfolio.

Intravitreal bevacizumab is not recommended for the treatment of new onset Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION).

Bausch + Lomb have signed a global agreement for the rights to distribute Leica's ophthalmic surgical microscopes.

Intravitreal bevacizumab is well tolerated and causes the regression of abnormal diabetic neovascularization, according to recently published data.

A new pressure-sensitive contact lens is tolerable and safe over a 24-hour wearing period for healthy subjects and glaucoma sufferers.