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Stability a strength of filtration device

01 June 2011

Performance compares favourably with trabeculectomy, in physician's experience

Trial compares glaucoma implants

01 June 2011

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

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.

Scottish Medicines Consortium accepts first preservative-free ophthalmic prostaglandin

08 December 2009

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has announced that Saflutan (tafluprost) has been accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Santen CEO joins Glaucoma Research Foundation

11 November 2009

Adrienne Graves, CEO of Santen Inc., has been appointed to the Glaucoma Research Foundation?s board of directors.

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