http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope ophthalmology news, features, events and interviews in cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina and much more. 2012-02-04T15:51:21Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Paediatric-retinal-dysfunction-linked-to-high-viga/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757033?ref=25 Paediatric retinal dysfunction may be linked to exposure to high daily doses of vigabatrin. 2012-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/042012/757033null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/FDT-is-efficient-for-monitoring-functional-damage-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757032?ref=25 Frequency doubling technology (FDT) is successful in monitoring functional damage in the standard automated perimetry (SAP)-normal hemifield in eyes with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/042012/757032null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Tacrolimus-could-suppress-PVR-development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757031?ref=25 Application of intravitreal tacrolimus could suppress the development of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). 2012-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/042012/757031null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Corneal-cylinder-affects-visual-acuity-in-RGP-lens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757030?ref=25 Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lens corrected visual acuities are affected by corneal cylinder and Sim K values. 2012-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/042012/757030null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Drusen-subregion-staining-may-not-be-linked-to-mac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756619?ref=25 Drusen subregion staining may not be directly linked to in vivo observations of macula drusen in age-related macula degeneration (AMD). 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/032012/756619null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Brown-eyes-are-more-likely-to-develop-iris-melanom/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756618?ref=25 Patients with brown irises are most likely to develop melanomas. 2012-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/032012/756618null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Vitrectomy-outcomes-are-affected-by-retinoschisis-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756617?ref=25 Vitrectomy used to treat highly myopic macula holes (HMMHs) is negatively affected by retinoschisis. 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/032012/756617null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Eyelash-extensions-may-cause-ocular-disorders/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756616?ref=25 Ocular disorders such as keratoconjunctivitis and allergic blepharitis can be caused by wearing eyelash extensions. 2012-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/032012/756616null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/PRK-and-LASIK-reduces-retinal-image-quality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756067?ref=25 Performing photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) reduces the retinal image quality in myopic patients. 2012-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/022012/756067null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Predictors-of-visual-outcome-after-successful-rheg/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756066?ref=25 Important predictors of postoperative visual outcome after successful successful rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair have been identified. 2012-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/022012/756066null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Grading-system-improves-surgical-outcomes-of-multi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756065?ref=25 Residual conjunctiva measurements and caruncle morphological characteristics help grade recurrent pterygium severity, assist in surgical techniques and predict the surgical outcomes. 2012-01-17T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/022012/756065null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Standard-treatment-regime-required-for-blebitis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756064?ref=25 A standard treatment regime is required for the management of blebitis. 2012-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/022012/756064null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Emulsion-drops-are-most-effective-for-improving-te/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754773?ref=25 Administering emulsion drops in dry eye patients improves tear stability and decreases osmolarity and corneal staining. 2012-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/012012/754773null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Doppler-imaging-measurements-are-repeatable-in-OAG/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754772?ref=25 The repeatability of colour Doppler imaging (CDI) measurements in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients has been confirmed by a study published in Journal of Glaucoma. 2012-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/012012/754772null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Aqueous-flare-is-a-major-risk-factor-for-PVR-redet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754771?ref=25 Preoperative aqueous flare is a significant risk factor for proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) redetachment in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. 2012-01-10T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/012012/754771null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/CNV-patients-are-responsive-when-switching-anti-VE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754770?ref=25 Choroidial neovascularisation (CNV) patients are responsive when switching to bevacizumab or ranibizumab after they develop tachyphylaxis during anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. 2012-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/012012/754770null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/London-hospital-is-the-first-to-use-femtosecond-la/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753535?ref=25 The London Eye Hospital is the first in the UK to use femtosecond laser for cataract removal and clear lens extraction. 2012-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/522011/753535null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Blood-clump-assisted-procedure-effective-in-repair/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753534?ref=25 A novel blood clump-assisted procedure safely and efficiently labels the posterior vitreous and coats the internal limiting membrane (ILM) for the reparation of macular hole (MH). 2012-01-04T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/522011/753534null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Sleeping-in-low-light-can-reverse-DME-changes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753533?ref=25 Patients sleeping in a low-lit room may find that the changes in diabetic macular oedema (DME) are reversed. 2012-01-03T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/522011/753533null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Increasing-visual-field-testing-frequency-enables-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753532?ref=25 Increasing visual field testing frequency can lead to the earlier detection of glaucoma. 2012-01-02T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/522011/753532null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Obstructive-sleep-apnoeahypopnoea-syndrome-linked-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752548?ref=25 Moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is strongly linked to normal tension glaucoma (NTG). 2011-12-22T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752548null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Intensive-fundus-screenings-reduces-need-for-enucl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752547?ref=25 Intensive fundus screening in retinoblastoma patients decreases the need for enucleation and external beam radiation (EBRT). 2011-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752547null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/CE-mark-of-approval-given-to-femtosecond-laser-pla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752546?ref=25 The VICTUS femtosecond laser platform has received the CE mark of approval. 2011-12-20T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752546null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Tissue-sparing-laser-therapy-successfully-treats-D/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752545?ref=25 Iridex Corporation have announced the results of a 10 year study confirming the safety and efficacy of using MicroPulse laser therapy for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME). 2011-12-19T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752545null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Iris-claw-lens-insertion-useful-in-aphakic-patient/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751304?ref=25 A recent investigation included in Eye has found that performing Artisan iris claw lens insertion is beneficial in acquired aphakia. 2011-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751304null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Supplements/Meibomian-gland-dysfunctionbr--iFrom-theory-to-dai/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752612?ref=25 Meibomian gland dysfunction, from theory to daily ophthalmic practice 2011-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752612null PDF http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/MA-SFM-is-an-efficient-and-successful-method-of-de/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751302?ref=25 Swinging flashlight test modified with magnification (MA-SFM) is an efficient way of detecting relative afferent papillary defect (RAPD). 2011-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751302null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Younger-children-are-more-responsive-to-amblyopia-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751301?ref=25 Children aged 7 years and younger are more responsive to amblyopia treatment than those aged between 7 and 13 years. 2011-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751301null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/BOSP-is-a-successful-treatment-option-for-severe-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751300?ref=25 Using the Boston Ocular Surface Prosthesis (BOSP) on patients with severe periorbtial thermal injuries is a rehabilitating and successful treatment option. 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751300null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Tear-film-osmolarity-measurements-can-diagnose-dry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751099?ref=25 Measuring tear film osmolarity is very effective in diagnosing dry eye disease. 2011-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751099null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Rim-volume-and-height-variation-are-similar-in-eye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751072?ref=25 Optic nerve head topographic parameters rim volume and height variation are similar in eyes with large and normal optic disc sizes. 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751072null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Retina-Implant-gains-approval-for-extended-Europea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751071?ref=25 Retina Implant's scientific advisory board has approved the expansion of the European clinical trials for its subretinal implants for retinitis pigmentosa patients. 2011-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751071null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Nasal-corticosteroids-presents-no-ocular-dangers-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751070?ref=25 Intermittent nasal corticosteroids do not cause ocular side effects such as cataract, glaucoma, corneal ectasia or abnormal tear function in children. 2011-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/492011/751070null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Toric-IOL-selection/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752843?ref=25 Dr Kermani discusses recent results of a retrospective analysis of three different lenses and how selection of an appropriate toric IOL can be made according to a patient's reading habits 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752843null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Lens-choice-continues-to-expand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752850?ref=25 Premium IOL market offers numerous options, technologies for European surgeons 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752850null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Toric-IOL-addresses-astigmatic-issue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752841?ref=25 Multifocal lens more effective for higher levels than non-toric lens plus limbal relaxing incision 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752841null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Method-aids-glaucoma-discrimination/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752846?ref=25 New technique improves diffrentiation between normal and glaucomatous eyes 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752846null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Analysing-demand-and-cost-of-toric-IOLs-in-hospita/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752847?ref=25 Study results help shed light on using toric IOLs on corneal astigmatism patients 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752847null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Review-of-the-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752840?ref=25 Reviewing the year with eight esteemed members of the ophthalmology community who also gave their predictions for what we can look forward to next year. 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752840null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Identifying-narrow-angles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752844?ref=25 Pre-clinical screening with sequential imaging modalities may be useful in PACG prevention 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752844null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Toric-IOL-implantation-in-cataract-patients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752845?ref=25 In this article, Dr Bauer reveals the preliminary results of cataract surgerywith the AcrySof ReSTOR IQ toric multifocal IOL 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752845null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Degree-of-myopia-connected-to-birth-weight-and-ROP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750362?ref=25 Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and birth weight are strongly linked to degree of myopia in children. 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/482011/750362null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Early-identification-of-high-risk-GA-enlargement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752848?ref=25 Selective NIR imaging of melanin offers new applications in retina diseases 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752848null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Product-Profiles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752842?ref=25 Product Profiles 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752842null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Retinal-camera-sheds-light-on-disease/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752849?ref=25 Non-mydriatic device detects and monitors ocular condiions in compact, portable design 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/512011/752849null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Ageing-is-linked-with-fat-volume-and-orbital-bony-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750361?ref=25 Increase in fat volume (FV) and minor reductions in muscle volume (MV) and orbital bony cavity volume (OV) is strongly associated with advancing age in Caucasians. 2011-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/482011/750361null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Tinted-IOL-demonstrates-no-significant-changes-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750360?ref=25 Using an ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light filtering IOL presents no significant changes in scotopic and photopic contrast sensitivity, and colour perception. 2011-11-29T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/482011/750360null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Supplements/SET-A-Diagnostic-amp-Treatment-Strategy-for-Dry-Ey/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749567?ref=25 An expert panel convened to explore the multifactorial condition, MGD, and assess the science that may yield symptom relief. 2011-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/472011/749567null PDF http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Genetics-evaluations-improve-risk-prediction-in-re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750359?ref=25 Incorporating genetics into the treatment plan of retinoblastoma patients improves risk prediction and ensures accurate evaluations. 2011-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/482011/750359null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Evisceration-and-enucleation-strongly-linked-to-oc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749358?ref=25 Ocular injuries caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are strongly associated with severe ocular damage repaired by evisceration or enucleation. 2011-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/472011/749358null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Collaboration-to-develop-and-market-vision-analysi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749355?ref=25 Visiometrics and Medeuronet have formed together to develop and market Visiometrics' Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS). 2011-11-23T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/472011/749355null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Orphan-drug-designation-for-uveitis-treatment-appr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749354?ref=25 Santen announced the FDA approval of the orphan drug designation of sirolimus, a uveitis treatment. 2011-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/472011/749354null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Anticoagulants-and-antiplatelets-are-safe-to-use-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749353?ref=25 Continuing the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelets during diabetic pars plana vitrectomy does not pose a higher risk of intraoperative or postoperative vitreous haemorrhage. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/472011/749353null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Nail-bed-haemorrhage-strongly-linked-to-optic-disc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748500?ref=25 Nail bed haemorrhage and nail capillary loss is strongly linked to optic disc haemorrhage. 2011-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748500null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Spherical-IOL-provides-a-higher-CDVA-compared-to-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748499?ref=25 Fitting a spherical acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) in patients with bilateral cataract improves corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) more so than fitting an aspheric IOL. 2011-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748499null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Eye-disease-experts-review-treatments-at-EMA-works/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748498?ref=25 The European Medicines Agency (EMA) hosted its first workshop for over 200 eye disease experts from all over the globe. 2011-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748498null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Xeno-free-autologous-cultivated-limbal-epithelial-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748497?ref=25 Using xeno-free autologous cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation has proven to be effective in restoring corneal epithelial stability and improving vision in patients with ocular surface burns 2011-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748497null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/HALK-procedure-is-safe-and-effective-on-stromal-sc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747269?ref=25 Hemi-automated lamellar keratoplasty (HALK) is a safe and effective procedure for improving visual outcomes in patients with anterior stromal scarring. 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/452011/747269null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Symptomatic-vitreomacular-adhesion-treatment-accep/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747265?ref=25 Ocriplasmin, a treatment for symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion, has been accepted for review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). 2011-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/452011/747265null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Long-term-reduction-in-IOP-due-to-uneventful-surgi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747264?ref=25 Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG) patients who underwent uneventful uneventful phacoemulsification, IOL implantation, and trabeculectomy experienced long-term lower IOP and required fewer medications during 10 years. 2011-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/452011/747264null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Iatrogenic-peripheral-retinal-breaks-are-significa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747263?ref=25 Iatrogenic peripheral retinal breaks occur less frequently in 23G vitrectomy than in 20G vitrectomy. 2011-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/452011/747263null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Central-toxic-keratopathy-presence-associated-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745046?ref=25 A recent study published in Cornea has announced the presence of central toxic keratopathy is linked to postoperative medication changes and bandage lens practice. 2011-11-03T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/745046null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Task-orientated-visual-satisfaction-evaluation-cou/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745045?ref=25 Using a task-orientated visual satisfaction evaluation has potential to help in lens design selection and predicting wearing success. 2011-11-02T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/745045null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/XXIX-Congress-of-the-European-Society-of-Cataract-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748171?ref=25 OTEurope provides a brief review of this year's event held in Vienna, Austria 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748171null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Impact-of-topical-therapy-on-visual-function/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748173?ref=25 Results of the Low-pressure Glaucoma Treatment Study revealed 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748173null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Macular-recovery-after-phacoemulsification/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748181?ref=25 Further studies needed on the reversible post-op changes in the macula 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748181null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/CoQ10-may-target-early-apoptosis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748183?ref=25 Topical molecule modifies profile of retinal ganglion cell death in experimental glaucoma 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748183null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/QampA-Subretinal-chip-sheds-light-on-blindness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748177?ref=25 After peaking our interest earlier in the year we, at OTEurope, caught up with Professor Eberhart Zrenner, co-inventor of the subretinal alectronic chip from Retina Implant and coordinating investigator of the ongoing clinical study, to find out more and to learn about the paper published on this fascinating technology 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748177null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Drug-delivery-devices-increases-patient-adherence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748180?ref=25 Dr Lavik reveals some of the issues surrounding drug delivery services 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748180null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Downsizing-incisions-while-maintaining-efficacy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748179?ref=25 Results of a comparative study on efficacy of two phaco tips 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748179null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Vitrectomy-in-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748176?ref=25 Highlighting the evolving trends in surgical technique and the impact on disease management 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748176null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Agents-address-wound-healing-cascade/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748170?ref=25 Wound modulation research focuses on new targets and combination therapy 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748170null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/World-Glaucoma-Congress-2011/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748175?ref=25 OTEurope discusses the recent congress highlights with Dr Shlomo Melamed and mariska van der Veen as well as predictions of trends for the future 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748175null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Phaco-system-modifications-increase-efficiency/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748174?ref=25 Dr Nixon reveals his reasoning for choosing the Whitestar Signature Ellips FX 2.0 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748174null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Syringe-based-portable-vitrectomy-device-is-safe-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745044?ref=25 The Intrector syringe-based vitrectomy device has similar comfortable sustainable syringe pull forces, vacuum levels and liquid aspiration rates as commercially available systems. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/745044null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Product-Profiles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748182?ref=25 Product Profiles 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748182null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Microcoaxial-phaco-components-can-affect-clinical-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748178?ref=25 Significant increase in incision size after IOL implantation occurred with 1.8-mm incision 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748178null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Transversal-phaco-venturi-pump-yield-nuclear-fragm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748172?ref=25 ECC slightly better 6 months postopcompared with longitudinal phaco and peristaltic pump 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/462011/748172null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Younger-patients-with-remitted-primary-anterior-uv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744839?ref=25 Young adults with remitted primary anterior uveitis pose a higher risk of relapsing than middle-aged adults. 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/744839null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Younger-patients-with-remitted-primary-anterior-uv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744214?ref=25 Young adults with remitted primary anterior uveitis pose a higher risk of relapsing than middle-aged adults. 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/422011/744214null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Late-DLEK-failure-patients-benefit-from-repeat-end/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744835?ref=25 Repeat endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is effective in improving corneal clarity in patients with failed deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK). 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/744835null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Depression-is-linked-to-dry-eye-disease-symptoms-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744834?ref=25 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. 2011-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/744834null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/IOPen-underestimates-IOP-measurements/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744833?ref=25 The IOPen rebound tonometer underestimates intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements compared to Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and ocular response analyzer (ORA). 2011-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/432011/744833null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Rigid-gas-permeable-lens-highly-influences-the-int/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744213?ref=25 Wearing a rigid gas permeable lens can lead to improved topographic parameters and can significantly alter a number of study parameters. 2011-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/422011/744213null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Povidone-iodine-prevents-growth-of-endophthalmitis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744212?ref=25 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. 2011-10-18T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/422011/744212null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Pancorneal-toric-RGP-lens-offers-significant-impro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744211?ref=25 Pancorneal toric rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lens fitted in keratoconus eyes greatly improves best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and keratometric values. 2011-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/422011/744211null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/20-G-vitrectomy-safe-and-effective-technique-in-vi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/743136?ref=25 Using twenty-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy in vitreoretinal surgery is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of vitreoretinal pathologies 2011-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/412011/743136null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Conjunctival-iSepidermidisi-rapidly-develops-resis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/743135?ref=25 Conjunctival S.epidermidis. repeatedly exposed to fluoroquinolone or azithromycin antibiotics quickly develops resistance in patients undergoing serial unilateral intravitreal (IVT) injections for choroidal neovascularization 2011-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/412011/743135null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Vitamin-D-levels-and-presence-of-AMD-are-not-assoc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/743134?ref=25 Recent evidence suggesting a link between low vitamin D levels, delayed angiogenesis and reduced inflammatory response has been disproved. 2011-10-11T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/412011/743134null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Donor-graft-size-age-and-sex-of-patient-affects-EC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/743133?ref=25 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 2011-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/412011/743133null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Non-surgical-periocular-nodular-based-cell-carcino/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741742?ref=25 Imiquimod (IMQ) 5% cream and radiotherapy (RT) are both effective for treating periocular nodular-based cell carcinoma (BCC) 2011-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741742null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/Corneal-astigmatism-patients-achieve-spectacle-ind/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741741?ref=25 Implantation of toric multifocal IOL in patients with cataract and corneal astigmatism provides good distance and near visual outcomes and spectacle independence. 2011-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741741null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Latest+News/DSAEK-rapidly-restores-corneal-clarity-in-young-CH/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741739?ref=25 Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) efficiently restores corneal clarity with minimal complications in young congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED) patients 2011-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741739null HTML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Diabetic-retinopathy-risks-studied/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741899?ref=25 Severity linked to progression; younger age, macular oedema may also be involved 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741899null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Inflammation-a-target-for-dry-eye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741903?ref=25 Array of clinical findings also key to diagnosis 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741903null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/The-Story-of-SLT/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741904?ref=25 How Dr Mark Latina pioneered Lumenis SLT technology 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741904null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Less-traumatic-surgery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741909?ref=25 Rapid technology advancements have given narrow gauge surgery the edge in diabetic cases 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741909null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Ocriplasmin-treats-sVMA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741906?ref=25 Approach achieves positive results in trials 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741906null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/SAR-118-promising-for-dry-eye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741907?ref=25 Data show rapid increase in tear production along with improved staining and symptoms 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741907null XML http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Contributing-factors-to-dry-eye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/741902?ref=25 A comparison of self-reported dry-eye symptoms after LASIK procedures in men and women 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimeseurope/402011/741902null XML