November's research news

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A review of this month's research news

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Canaloplasty: safe and effective

Aspheric IOLs perform better than spherical IOLs

New cataract surgery combination gel impressive

Binocular vision gene identified

Glaucoma QOL questionnaire ticks the right boxes

25-gauge PPV: safe and effective

Dexamethasone increases blood glucose levels in diabetics

Oblique parallel incisions in 25G surgery improves healing

New pressure-to-cornea index in glaucoma created

Laser welding an alternative to sutures

New target for retinopathy therapy discovered

Candida is the most common isolate of keratitis

Retinal detachment still a common problem

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