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It has been reported in a recent study that early posttrabeculectomy intraocular pressure (IOP) spike was not linked with subsequent visual field (VF) loss in patients of the Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study.

Post-op bilateral reading performance is significantly improved when using a multifocal intraocular lens (MIOL) with a diffractive component rather than a refractive multifocal or monofocal lens, according to a recent study.

OTEurope and Carl Zeiss Meditec will be launching a competition at the beginning of this month to find the best surgical BLUEMIXS180 video.

Animals studies for neuroprotection in glaucoma have produced some promising results.

Dr Matthias Grieshaber advises surgeons to implement this technique into their armamentarium.

A round up of new products

Continuing development within the industry and more evidence demonstrating the advantages of MICS is further increasing interest into the surgical technique.

OTEurope discusses meeting highlights, support network from the industry and the future with society president, Professor Gabriel van Rij.

Combining 1.8 mm C-MICS and phacoemulsification system enables safe and effective cataract surgery in eyes with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.

This new technology will enable surgeons to perform treatments more accurately and comfortably in a short period of time.

Diagnostic and prognostic capabilities at the early stages of retinal diseases could be improved as a result of adaptive optics.

Dr Sunir Gard reveals some of the more common problems that can be encountered with MIVS and how to cope with them.

First in-human study of human umbilical tissue-derivedcaeels as a therapy for retinal degenerative diseases shows promise.

Dr Sebasiten Wolf describes how SD-OCT has improved the visualization of intraretinal morphologic feaures both quantatively and qualatively.

Leica Microsystems and Definiens have announced a co-marketing agreement.

Ozurdex (dexamethasone) can now be used for the treatment of inflammation of the posterior segment of the eye characterized as non-infectious uveitis

Significant ophthalmological irregularities were discovered in children with Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS)

The WDR36 gene sequence rarely causes primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in Italian families.

Younger patients with high myopia are at more risk of a postoperative steroid response after uneventful cataract surgery, according to an investigation published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

A recent study published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has established that Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) gives the highly repeatable flap-thickness measurements.

Incidence of postoperative complications in eyes with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) are similar, according to a study published in Archives of Ophthalmology.

An investigation published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has demonstrated that a single drop of topical diclofenac is effective for postoperative pain relief after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

According to a study published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science more research into the effect of sustained-release ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) treatment, on patients with inherited retinal degenerations, using high-resolution imaging techniques is required.

Combined toric lens implantation and astigmatic keratotomy is a safe and effective way to correct high astigmatism, according to findings published in Techniques in Ophthalmology.

A study published in Clinical Ophthalmology has proved the efficacy of using polydimethyloxane (PDMS) and perfluoro-n-octane (PFO) as tamponade in patients with retinal detachment complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR).

The administration of brinzolamide-timolol suspension has a minimal effect on quality of life and is generally favoured when compared with other drops, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology.

A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has confirmed the safety and efficacy of oral propranolol for the treatment of periocular infantile haemangiomas.

Regular intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish is linked to a significant reduction in the risk of AMD, according to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

The use of antiplatelet agents, such as aspirin and clopidogrel, are safer to use compared to anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy, according to the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

The implantation of intraocular lenses (IOL) is a safe and effective option for visual rehabilitation in children under 2 years of age, according to findings published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.