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Ranibizumab injections could cause geographic atrophy (GA) progression in eyes with choroidal neovascularisation (CNV).

Alcon will acquire the ophthalmic division of SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI).

Intravitreal anti-VEGF monotherapy is safe and effective in treatment-naïve subretinal neovascular membrane (SRNVM) secondary to macular telangiectasia (Mactel).

Axial length/refractive status affects the peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness profile in eyes measured by RTVue OCT.

Dr Daniel Stamer has been awarded the prestigious Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize 2012.

Bausch + Lomb will purchase all outstanding shares of leading ophthalmic laser company Technolas Perfect Vision.

Multiple micro-bypass stents with concurrent cataract surgery lowers IOP to less than 15 mmHg in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and cataract.

The IOL master is more accurate than A-scan immersion biometry in silicone oil (SO)-filled eyes.

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has announced that ageing and sight loss is one of its four clinical priorities for the years 2013 to 2016.

Six eye charities have joined forces to invest £90 000 into six eye research projects.

The UK Vision Strategy consultation is due to close on 16 November 2012.

Phacoemulsification is linked to a higher rate of posterior capsule rupture in vitrectomized eyes, compared to combined vitrectomy and cataract surgery.

Timolol is successful in treating myopic regression after LASIK and lasts for at least six months.

BIOSURF, a research project to develop ocular implants, has been awarded a Ocular implant project receives €1.4 million grant by German Minister Dr Schavan.

Repetitive probing with intranasal endoscopic imaging provides information about congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions.

Understanding the differences

Ophthalmology Futures 2012 European Forum

Results of a comparative study on the IOP-lowering efficacy of brinzolamide versus placebo

A symptom-based approach may lead to an underestimation of MGD prevalence

Combination therapy also showing promise

Surgeon evaluates use of laser refractive cataract surgery technique in complicated cases

Retinal detachment found to resolve in retinoblastoma patients following intraarterial chemotherapy

Combination thearpy may provide option for reducing keratectasia

Femtosecond laser appears to provide improved safety profile, more predictable outcomes

Macular scan OCT could be used for the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Search for common clues to complicating factors, including blephartis and dry eye

Study reveals current asssessment methods can be imprecise

A round-up of the latest ophthalmic products

Topical pranoprofen 0.1% reduces the ocular signs and symptoms of dry eyes and decreases inflammatory markers of conjunctival epithelial cells.

Prophylactic treatment of retinal breaks during vitrectomy appears to reduce the risk of postoperative retinal detachment (RD).