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Safe and effective barrier against contamination during TSCPC

14 June 2011

Using a sterile, disposable barrier for the G-probe transsceleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) device is a safe and effective method of preventing contamination in consecutive patients.

Trial compares glaucoma implants

01 June 2011

Baerveldt device showed better outcomes but required more interventions then Ahmed valve.

Diverse factors affect management

01 June 2011

Ever-widening knowledge base proves that there's more to it than controlling IOPs.

Stability a strength of filtration device

01 June 2011

Performance compares favourably with trabeculectomy, in physician's experience

Glaucoma innovation for end of 2010

30 June 2010

The French EyeOP1 medical device, from EyeTechCare, is a novel and non-invasive treatment for glaucoma that is based on the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFUs). The product is set to become available at the end of 2010

World Glaucoma Day

10 March 2010

Glaucoma remains the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness, but 50% of people who have this devastating disease don't know it,” said Dr Clive Midgal, president of the European Glaucoma Society.

Innovative glaucoma research award

13 February 2010

The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) awarded the 2010 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research to Kate Keller, PhD. Dr Keller is Research Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon.

New study demonstrates potential for improving glaucoma diagnosis across Europe

13 January 2010

Research claims that imaging devices can effectively support ophthalmologists with glaucoma diagnosis

Alcon acquires Optonol

14 December 2009

Alcon acquires Optinol and enters glaucoma surgical market.

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