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Several studies show there may be and it can affect patient outcomes

A round-up of the latest ophthalmic products

Treatment of blepharitis before injection, avoidance of subconjunctival anaesthesia and topical antibiotic administration immediately after injection all contribute to minimizing the risk of contracting post-intravitreal anti-VEGF endophthalmitis (PIAE).

The Vision UK 2013 Conference will be held on Tuesday 11 June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK.

Accurate corneal marking before surgery leads to a reduction in astigmatism.

Iluvien is not recommended for the treatment of DME in the UK, announced the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Thinner corneas could be linked to higher glaucoma severity.

Chronic macula holes (MHs) have distinct features compared to those of acute symptomatic MH on OCT findings.

The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) require 300 patients and carers to participate in two research projects.

Optegra is the first to offer the LensAR cataract laser in its London eye hospital.

The Ophthalmology Futures European Forum will be held on 3rd October 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Oculentis was awarded the STEP Award in the 'Market/Customer' category for 2012.

Severe Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) increases the risk of developing glaucoma and/or ocular hypertension (G/OHT).

Bevacizumab and rapamycin reduces central corneal haze and apoptotic keratocyte number after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Retained viscoelastic at the graft-host interface during DSEK may cause a reticular interface haze that can compromise visual clarity.

Corneal topographic astigmatism (CorT) is a successful alternative technique for measuring corneal astigmatism in irregular corneas.

Spherical, cylindrical techniques, type of astigmatism leave much for surgeon to consider

Past, present and future of aflibercept are discussed

The rare disease multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome has a serious outcome

Lenticule extraction found effective for patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism

Study identifies factors for discontinuing Lucentis treatment and helps streamline AMD services

Multifocal IOL for patients who have 'distant-dominant lifestyles' and wish to remain spectacle-free

Cataract a common characteristic in both forms of the disease

Combination cataract/micro-bypass stent shows excellent efficacy and safety profile

Study results demonstrate lower IOP achievable with 360-degree versus 180-degree SLT

SLT/Med study finds SLT effective and safe as first-line therapy in OAG or OHT

A round-up of the latest ophthalmic products

Reviewing highlights of 2012 and looking forward to 2013

Indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) correlate with OCT findings of polypoidal lesions in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

Piggybacking with the Add-On IOL is safe, efficient and reliable for correcting pseudophakic refractive errors.