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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).

Pars plana vitrectomy is safe to use on patients with plaque-irradiated uveal melanoma.

Instrument hygiene education level affects the risk of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS).

Optegra announced the launch of its first eye Hospital in London this week.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) could be used to diagnose fungal keratitis.

The long-term use of anti-glaucoma eye drops is linked to changes in meibomian gland morphology and function.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of ranibizumab for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DME).

Juan F. Tabernero, PhD, was announced as the winner of the 2012 Carl Zeiss European Young Investigator Award during the EVER Congress in Nice, France.

Slow IOL injection affects corneal wound structure, compared to fast IOL insertion.

Cartotid artery surgery significantly improves ocular blood flow in patients with acute and chronic forms of ocular ishaemic syndrome (OIS), claims a study in Eye.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a safe and effective procedure in keratoconic eyes with previous hydrops.

Goniophotography and EyeCam imaging are both highly sensitive for detecting gonioscopic angle closure.

Uncorrected corneal astigmatism and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) in pseudophakic eyes significantly affects through-focus performance of presbyopia-correcting IOLs.

Oertli has introduced OertliKatalyst, a new brand in conjunction with Katalyst.

Disease severity affects the long-term visual outcome of Peter's anomaly.

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Over-correction in children with intermittent exotropia can be avoided by using the correct surgical dosage.

Decreased choroidal thickness could increase vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and cause tissue hypoxia.