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Increasing visual field testing frequency can lead to the earlier detection of glaucoma.

Moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is strongly linked to normal tension glaucoma (NTG).

Intensive fundus screening in retinoblastoma patients decreases the need for enucleation and external beam radiation (EBRT).

The VICTUS femtosecond laser platform has received the CE mark of approval.

Iridex Corporation have announced the results of a 10 year study confirming the safety and efficacy of using MicroPulse laser therapy for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME).

A recent investigation included in Eye has found that performing Artisan iris claw lens insertion is beneficial in acquired aphakia.

Swinging flashlight test modified with magnification (MA-SFM) is an efficient way of detecting relative afferent papillary defect (RAPD).

Meibomian gland dysfunction, from theory to daily ophthalmic practice

Children aged 7 years and younger are more responsive to amblyopia treatment than those aged between 7 and 13 years.

Using the Boston Ocular Surface Prosthesis (BOSP) on patients with severe periorbtial thermal injuries is a rehabilitating and successful treatment option.

Measuring tear film osmolarity is very effective in diagnosing dry eye disease.

Optic nerve head topographic parameters rim volume and height variation are similar in eyes with large and normal optic disc sizes.

Retina Implant's scientific advisory board has approved the expansion of the European clinical trials for its subretinal implants for retinitis pigmentosa patients.

Intermittent nasal corticosteroids do not cause ocular side effects such as cataract, glaucoma, corneal ectasia or abnormal tear function in children.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and birth weight are strongly linked to degree of myopia in children.

Non-mydriatic device detects and monitors ocular condiions in compact, portable design

Study results help shed light on using toric IOLs on corneal astigmatism patients

Multifocal lens more effective for higher levels than non-toric lens plus limbal relaxing incision

Pre-clinical screening with sequential imaging modalities may be useful in PACG prevention

Dr Kermani discusses recent results of a retrospective analysis of three different lenses and how selection of an appropriate toric IOL can be made according to a patient's reading habits

New technique improves diffrentiation between normal and glaucomatous eyes

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Selective NIR imaging of melanin offers new applications in retina diseases

In this article, Dr Bauer reveals the preliminary results of cataract surgerywith the AcrySof ReSTOR IQ toric multifocal IOL

Reviewing the year with eight esteemed members of the ophthalmology community who also gave their predictions for what we can look forward to next year.

Premium IOL market offers numerous options, technologies for European surgeons

Increase in fat volume (FV) and minor reductions in muscle volume (MV) and orbital bony cavity volume (OV) is strongly associated with advancing age in Caucasians.

Using an ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light filtering IOL presents no significant changes in scotopic and photopic contrast sensitivity, and colour perception.

Incorporating genetics into the treatment plan of retinoblastoma patients improves risk prediction and ensures accurate evaluations.

An expert panel convened to explore the multifactorial condition, MGD, and assess the science that may yield symptom relief.