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Iluvien for DME available in UK

06 May 2013

Iluvien, an intravitreal implant, is now available as a treatment for chronic diabetic macular oedema (DME) in the UK.

Parkinsons linked to retinal changes

02 May 2013

Parkinsons disease (PD) is associated with retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) loss and retinal thinning and can be detected by Fourier-domain OCT, claims a new study.

Focal photocoagulation less invasive for microaneurysms

01 May 2013

Focal photocoagulation may be a less invasive method for the treatment of microaneurysms, according to a paper published in the journal Retina.

Excellent visual outcomes in cataract surgery

30 April 2013

Cataract surgery produces excellent visual outcomes, with 61.3% of patients achieving a corrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 or better, according to a database study in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

NICE recommends ranibizumab for NHS

29 April 2013

Ranibizumab has been recommended for use within the NHS in England and Wales to treat macular oedema (ME) secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

FS-laer assisted intrastomal arcuate keratotomy a success

25 April 2013

Intrastromal arcuate keratotomy performed with a femtosecond (FS) laser has an excellent safety profile, rapid recovery and stability of vision, claims a new paper.

New financing round for dry eye portfolio

24 April 2013

Novaliq has secured €13.9 million in a fifth round of financing for a dry eye portfolio.

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.

Bevacizumab not recommended for NAION

23 April 2013

Intravitreal bevacizumab is not recommended for the treatment of new onset Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION).

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