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Glaucoma research grants awarded

18 June 2013

The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) will be awarding five grants totaling ?255 000 for critical glaucoma research.

Stepladder technique successful for malignant glaucoma

14 May 2013

Malignant glaucoma can be successfully managed using the stepladder technique, including timely and appropriate interventions, claims a paper in the journal Ophthalmology.

Combined scleral buckle and BGI is effective

09 May 2013

Combined scleral buckle and Baerveldt glaucoma implantation (BGI) is effective for managing coexisting glaucoma and retinal detachment.

POAG surgical outcomes affected by DM

24 April 2013

According to recently published data, POAG patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing primary trabeculectomy with MMC do not achieve the same long-term IOP control compared to patients without DM.

Pressure-sensitive lens tolerable and safe for 24 hours

17 April 2013

A new pressure-sensitive contact lens is tolerable and safe over a 24-hour wearing period for healthy subjects and glaucoma sufferers.

Trabectome alternative for glaucoma surgery

08 April 2013

Trabectome, a device that ablates the arc of trabecular meshwork, is a safe and effective alternative to glaucoma surgery, according to a recent paper.

Monitoring glaucoma progression with SLP

25 March 2013

SLP has excellent reproducibility and may be useful in monitoring glaucoma progression.

EyeTechCare secures third round of funding for EyeOP1

19 March 2013

EyeTechCare has secured ?10 million in a third round of funding for two international clinical trials for the EyeOP1 glaucoma treatment.

POAG detection successful with tract-based spatial imaging

11 March 2013

Tract-based spatial statistical analysis of diffusion tensor imaging is a successful tool for the detection of cortical nerve fibre loss in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, claims a recent paper.

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