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Correcting pre-existing astigmatism could be necessary for achieving excellent visual outcomes in eyes with oblique (OBL) astigmatism.

SD-OCT imaging and retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) assessment successfully detects pre-perimetric glaucomatous damage.

Chronic diabetic macula oedema (DME) treatment Iluvien, developed by Alimera Sciences, has obtained marketing authorization in Germany.

Novartis sponsored a symposium at the COPHy congress in 2012 exploring the current treatment issues surrounding wet AMD. This supplement reveals the highlights of the meeting.

Intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) provide sustained and effective treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV).

A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) panel discussion will be held by the International Agency for the prevention of Blindness (IAPB) solely via social networking.

Bleb injections of subconjunctival chemotherapy lower the risk of developing orbital tumours in patients with retinoblastoma.

On-line OCT identifies non-ophthalmologically visible lesions in subthreshold laser irradiation.

A recent study was unable to conclude whether intraocular penetration of travoprost 0.004% was affected by central corneal thickness (CCR), potentially explaining differences in patient response to the drug.

Pulsed intravenous corticosteroids and plasma exchange (PE) is more effective than standard monotherapy for treating acute optic neuritis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

The microperimeter (MP-1) is ideal for detecting early retinal sensitivity loss in diabetic patients.

Could it be the beginning of the end of the traditional fundus camera?

Exciting advancement in cataract surgery.

Anterior chamber depth (ACD) and anterior chamber angle (ACA) were the factors identified relating to the progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

The latest advancement in optical imaging.

Is it possible to adapt current femtosecond lasers to perform cataract surgery?

Potentially a predictive factor for surgical success.

A versatile procedure and surgery of choise for Dr Mueller.

Fs-laser cataract surgeons cautioned about capsular block syndrome.

Computer-navigated laser photocoagulation could offer required precision.

Previewing the highlights of the upcoming ESCRS annual meeting, taking place in Milan, Italy. We will also feature some recommendations from our esteemed EAB members.

Brief round-up of some of the exciting developments we can expect to see from the show floor at ESCRS.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.

Flexible cannulas are safest for akinesia and anaesthesia in the latest comparison study on sub-Tenon cannulas.

IOP is successfully reduced with both trabeculectomy and combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in children with glaucoma.

Optos will be appearing in an exhibition at the Science Museum in London this month.

Graft size and donor-recipient disparity influence IOP measured with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (IOP GAT) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).

Intravitreal ranibizumab improves visual acuity and anatomic changes in AMD.

Ray tracing with patient-customized eye models is effective in calculating IOL power, claims a recent case series study.

Anglia Ruskin University is working in collaboration with the University of the West Indies to conduct the National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago (NESTT).