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11 February 2009
Human corneal epithelial cells, grown in the lab, are being used in preclinical trials, evaluating if it is possible to enhance the photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) procedure, according to a statement from the trial organizer, International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO).
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11 February 2009
It is not necessary for patients to remain face-down for more than 24 hours to ensure successful macular hole closure, according to study results published online ahead of print by the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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11 February 2009
No clear link between cataract surgery and progressive age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be established by a study published in the February issue of Ophthalmology.
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04 February 2009
A single intravitreal injection of 4.0 mg vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) Trap-Eye is associated with bioactivity against diabetic macular oedema (DME), according to study results published in the January issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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04 February 2009
CORM-3, a water-soluble carbon monoxide-releasing molecule, is associated with a intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering in animal models of ocular hypertension, concluded a study published in the January issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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28 January 2009
Phacoemulsification can increase visual acuity in uveitis patients, concluded a study published in the January issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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28 January 2009
A team in the Philippines has defined criteria that need to be met in order to obtain an optimum tissue quality for corneal grafts.
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21 January 2009
Use of warfarin or clopidogrel is associated with a significant increase in non-sight-threatening complications during cataract surgery, concluded a study published in the January issue of Eye.
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21 January 2009
The use of mobile telephones does not increase the risk of uveal melanoma, according to a study published online ahead of print by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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