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Stopping progression and improving visual and refractive results

Real-world data support wavefront-guided procedure with femtosecond laser flap creation

A study featured in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science has demonstrated the accuracy of the swep-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) system in evaluating choroidal thickness.

Pfizer has notified the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that it will withdraw it's application for an extension on the therapeutic indication for Macugen.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has not recommended Lucentis for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME) for the English and Welsh NHS.

Ocular oxygen levels are higher in African American patients than in Caucasians.

Hydrophobic acrylic IOLs give the best optical quality in pseudophakic eyes.

The 9.5 mm E-ring prevents posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in patients after cataract surgery.

Topical 0.0005% tacrolimus eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Anterior chamber (AC) gas bubbles do not affect corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) during flap creation in LASIK operations.

Eyes with low endothelial cell density (ECD) experienced comparable corneal endothelial damage to that of healthy eyes post-cataract surgery, indicating that only cataract surgery should be considered as the initial treatment.

Grafts performed for keratoconus exhibited a significantly improved visual outcome and graft survival than other indications.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher when measured by dynamic contour tonometry (DCT) rather than Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT).

It is possible to create a computer game to measure visual fields in children.

Recreational drugs amyl nitrate and isopropyl nitrate (poppers) are associated with bilateral vision loss and retinal disorders due to damage of the foveal cone outer segments.

Surgeons should take greater precaution when compiling patient safety incidence (PSI) reports for cataract surgical care.

The One Use-Plus SBK, the new generation of LASIK microkeratomes, achieves accuracy and visual results equivalent to femtolasers at a fraction of the cost.

Oculus will be presenting its new Corvis ST device at the ESCRS exhibition in Vienna this year.

A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has defined the heterogenous nature of retinal disorders.

During this year?s ESCRS in Vienna CROMA will highlight its history of 35 years as a key player in ophthalmology.

Rasagiline can be used as a systematic treatment to improve chances of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) survival in glaucomatous eyes

Exercise can reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), ocular pulse amplitude (OPA) and axial length (AXL).

The GDx Staging System is an efficient way to interpret retinal fibre layer (RNFL) damage.

The natural immunity to allogeneic corneal tissue is stronger in allergic conjunctivitis and is linked to lymphatic ingrowth.

Corneas in microphthalmic eyes have significantly higher central corneal thickness (CCT) regardless of whether or not the patient underwent congenital cataract surgery.

According to data recently published, trypan blue (TB) doesn't cause injury to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) when used in vitreoretinal surgery...

A recent study has shown that there is a negative correlation between the horizontal corneal diameter (HCD) and the central corneal thickness (CCT) in microphthalmic eyes irrespective of previous congential cataract surgery...

Draining the aqueous humour from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space using a suprachoroidal silicone tube shunt implant is an effective way to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a recent study.

After the recent launch of CROMA's EYE-Cee One hydrophobic one-piece aspheric intraocular lens (IOL) with blue light filter, we spoke with Dr Jean-Michel Bosc on his experiences and opinions of this new product...

Advanced Retinal Therapy will be held in Vienna, Austria on 3 December 2011. At this event updates, trends and controversies in retinal tehrapy will be discussed in symposia, key-note lectures and a panel discussion session.