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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.

New research from the University of Cardiff's School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has been announced that is hoped to establish new evidence into the link between visual impairment and depression.

Bausch + Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision have announced the release of the VICTUS femtosecond laser platform at this year's ESCRS meeting in Vienna, Austria.

Through the use of next-generation DNA sequencing techniques, researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered the causes of rare forms of inherited eye disorders in paediatric patients.

Novagali Pharma has announced positive results from its Phase II trial of the preservative-free cationic emulsion, Catioprost.

The CE mark of approval has been given to OptiMedica's Catalys Precision Laser System.

Amakem has raised €18 million to go towards the development of highly potent kinase (ROCK) inhibitor AMA0076.

The KAMRA inlay (AcuFocus) is an effective, safe and reversible technique for the long-term surgical treatment of presbyopia.

Cycloisporine A (CSA) 1% eye drops could be an effective corticosteroid-sparing agent for treating symptomatic corneal subepithelial infiltrates (SEI) after adenoviral keraconjunctivitis (AK).

Conventional automated keratometry is better at measuring refractive outcomes after cataract surgery than pupil-based Scheimpflug keratometry.

Balancing risk in ophthalmic prescribing for wet AMD

Examining the role of SLT in the glaucoma treatment arsenal

Differences in nerve fibre layer (NFL) in the macular area can be easily detected using a modified optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning technique.

Decreased tear levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and calcitonin gene?related peptide (CGRP) are linked to damaged tear function.

The spatial distribution and temporal profiles of corneal light scattering after corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) are distinctive in keratoconus patients.

A combination of scleral buckling and vitrectomy produced better anatomical success rates and fewer operative procedures in surgery for primary retinal detachment patients.

Measuring ocular biometry in paediatric patients

Procedure using excimer laser, optimized prolate albation profile is a work in progress

Novel presbyopic treatment algorithm is part of the latest ablation planing software