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10 November 2008
The Latanoprost punctal plug drug delivery system (L-PPDS) has performed well in its Phase II CORE trial, according to study data released by the manufacturer, QLT Plug Delivery Inc.
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10 November 2008
Following the conclusion of the five-year extension of their agreement, Carl Zeiss Meditech has acquired all manufacturing assets from Welch Allyn of their glaucoma diagnostic products, including the Humphrey FDT Visual Field Instrument.
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03 November 2008
A greater number of mast cells are present in the conjunctiva of glaucoma patients who have undergone ocular surgery, possibly leading to increased scarring, according to study results published online ahead of print by Eye.
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03 November 2008
Although both latanoprost and timolol-dorzolamide fixed combination (TDFC) decrease 24-hour intraocular pressure (IOP) and enhance diastolic ocular perfusion pressure (DOPP) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, their mechanisms of action are different, according to study results published online by Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
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03 November 2008
Generic versions of dorzolamide-timolol (Cosopt) and dorzolamide hydrochloride (Trusopt; Merck) are now available from Prasco.
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27 October 2008
The fixed combination of brimonidine/timolol is more cost effective than dorzolamide/timolol, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
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27 October 2008
Those suffering from thyroid disorders may also be at increased risk of glaucoma, according to study results published online ahead of print by the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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27 October 2008
On World Sight Day, Windows to Health, the Pfizer UK initiative to promote regular eye test attendance, unveiled results of the All Eyes on Glaucoma survey, which highlighted the UK's ignorance around glaucoma and its prevention.
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20 October 2008
The intellectual property dispute between Carl Zeiss Meditec and Optovue has been resolved by the companies, ahead of the legal case reaching court.
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