Repeated irrigation with povidone-iodine during cataract surgery significantly minimized bacterial contamination of the anterior chamber, a study found.
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All-Femtosecond Laser Lenticule Extraction Approaches Targeted Correction Of Myopia
Small lenticule extraction performed exclusively with a femtosecond laser was shown to be safe and effective in treating myopia and myopic astigmatism, a study showed.
All-Femtosecond Laser Lenticule Extraction Approaches Targeted Correction Of Myopia
Small lenticule extraction performed exclusively with a femtosecond laser was shown to be safe and effective in treating myopia and myopic astigmatism, a study showed.
Study Links Iris Thickness To Angle-Closure And Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Increased iris thickness was associated with angle-closure and progression to glaucoma, according to a large study in Singapore.
Study Links Iris Thickness To Angle-Closure And Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Increased iris thickness was associated with angle-closure and progression to glaucoma, according to a large study in Singapore.
Decagonal Trephination Pattern Suggested For Penetrating Keratoplasty
A study suggested that the decagonal trephination pattern is safe and effective for penetrating keratoplasty with femtosecond laser.
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter To Alimera Sciences Regarding New Drug Application For ILUVIEN(R)
Alimera Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALIM) (“Alimera”), a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today announced that it received a Complete Response Letter (C…
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter To Alimera Sciences Regarding New Drug Application For ILUVIEN(R)
Alimera Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALIM) (“Alimera”), a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today announced that it received a Complete Response Letter (C…
Decagonal Trephination Pattern Suggested For Penetrating Keratoplasty
A study suggested that the decagonal trephination pattern is safe and effective for penetrating keratoplasty with femtosecond laser.
Have Cataracts? Get Surgery, Woman Urges
Marilyn Norred has known for 30 years that she had cataracts in both eyes.
Prostate Cancer Treatment May Be Tied To Cataracts
Older men who opt for hormone-blocking therapy to treat prostate cancer might be slightly raising their risk of developing cataracts, hints new research.
Have Cataracts? Get Surgery, Woman Urges
Marilyn Norred has known for 30 years that she had cataracts in both eyes.
Prostate Cancer Treatment May Be Tied To Cataracts
Older men who opt for hormone-blocking therapy to treat prostate cancer might be slightly raising their risk of developing cataracts, hints new research.
Uncontrolled Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease May Increase Retinopathy Risk
High blood pressure and chronic kidney disease are associated with a higher incidence of retinopathy in subjects who are not diabetic, a study found.
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Responds To Genentech Rebate Program For Lucentis Use
Genentech (Hoffman – La Roche) manufactures two critically important pharmaceuticals, Lucentis and Avastin, which are both used for treatment of several common eye diseases – including age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
PSivida Corp (PSDV) Says FDA Can’t Clear Diabetic Macular Edema Drug; Seeks Further Data On Alimera Sciences (ALIM)’ Iluvien
pSivida Corp. (NASDAQ:PSDV)(ASX:PVA), a leader in developing sustained release, drug delivery products for treatment of back-of-the-eye diseases, including the investigational drug ILUVIEN® for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), today anno…
With Cataracts, Misinformation Seems To Abound
When medical experts talk about prevalence, they’re usually referring to how common a particular disease might be. But in the case of cataracts, they might just as well be talking about how common it is to uncover misinformation and misunderstanding ab…
Uncontrolled Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease May Increase Retinopathy Risk
High blood pressure and chronic kidney disease are associated with a higher incidence of retinopathy in subjects who are not diabetic, a study found.
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Responds To Genentech Rebate Program For Lucentis Use
Genentech (Hoffman – La Roche) manufactures two critically important pharmaceuticals, Lucentis and Avastin, which are both used for treatment of several common eye diseases – including age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
PSivida Corp (PSDV) Says FDA Can’t Clear Diabetic Macular Edema Drug; Seeks Further Data On Alimera Sciences (ALIM)’ Iluvien
pSivida Corp. (NASDAQ:PSDV)(ASX:PVA), a leader in developing sustained release, drug delivery products for treatment of back-of-the-eye diseases, including the investigational drug ILUVIEN® for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), today anno…