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Young adults with remitted primary anterior uveitis pose a higher risk of relapsing than middle-aged adults.

Repeat endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is effective in improving corneal clarity in patients with failed deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK).

A paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science has revealed an association between dry eye disease (DED) and depression in patients with a normal or slightly reduced tear production.

The IOPen rebound tonometer underestimates intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements compared to Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and ocular response analyzer (ORA).

Wearing a rigid gas permeable lens can lead to improved topographic parameters and can significantly alter a number of study parameters.

Administering 5% povidone-iodine for 15 minutes or 10% povidone-iodine for 5 minuytes can contribute towards the prevention of the growth of endophthalmitis bacterial isolates.

Pancorneal toric rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lens fitted in keratoconus eyes greatly improves best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and keratometric values.

Using twenty-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy in vitreoretinal surgery is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of vitreoretinal pathologies

Conjunctival S.epidermidis. repeatedly exposed to fluoroquinolone or azithromycin antibiotics quickly develops resistance in patients undergoing serial unilateral intravitreal (IVT) injections for choroidal neovascularization

Recent evidence suggesting a link between low vitamin D levels, delayed angiogenesis and reduced inflammatory response has been disproved.

Increased donor graft size, younger donor age, and being female donor were linked to higher endothelial cell density (ECD) in patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty for endothelial dysfunction conditions

Imiquimod (IMQ) 5% cream and radiotherapy (RT) are both effective for treating periocular nodular-based cell carcinoma (BCC)

Implantation of toric multifocal IOL in patients with cataract and corneal astigmatism provides good distance and near visual outcomes and spectacle independence.

Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) efficiently restores corneal clarity with minimal complications in young congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED) patients

Approach achieves positive results in trials

Initial use lowers IOP better than adunctive use, study finds

A recent study reveals using three different artificial tears proves effective

Initial experience with the new excimer laser SUPRACOR procedure

A review of the advantages of small-gauge vitreous surgery

Use on SLT outcomes controversial; however, physicians agree aqueous suppressants preferred

Severity linked to progression; younger age, macular oedema may also be involved

Rapid technology advancements have given narrow gauge surgery the edge in diabetic cases

How Dr Mark Latina pioneered Lumenis SLT technology

Array of clinical findings also key to diagnosis

Data show rapid increase in tear production along with improved staining and symptoms

A comparison of self-reported dry-eye symptoms after LASIK procedures in men and women

The new 23G endoscope proves it's flexibility: A case study

The latanoprost punctual plug delivery system (L-PPDS) is a safe and effective way of administering glaucoma medication, according to ocular company QLT.

According to data recently published, repeated use of ophthalmic antibiotics post intraocular injections will cause an increase in incidences of resistant strains of conjunctival flora.

The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) and Fovea Pharmaceuticals (the ophthalmology division of Sanofi) have announced the formation of a partnership to identify and develop innovative solutions for restoring vision in patients suffering from diseases affecting the retina.