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PHILADELPHIA — Early Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty significantly improved visual acuity in eyes that developed pseudophakic bullous keratopathy after cataract surgery, according to a study presented at the Wills Eye Alumni Conference.“A statistically significant relationship was found between the [corneal edema] to DSEK time and post-DSEK visual acuity. Post-DSEK visual acuity was not associated with the preoperative vision or pachymetry. Performing earlier DSEK for patients with pseudophakic corneal edema may be associated with improved visual outcomes,” Sarah B. Weissbart, MD, said.

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The FDA has announced a proposal to ban most powdered gloves in the United States, which would effectively remove them from the marketplace, according to a press release issued by the agency.While the FDA acknowledged that use of the gloves is decreasi…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International announced in a press released that it has initiated a search for a new CEO to succeed J. Michael Pearson and has made changes to its board of directors.Pearson will continue to serve as CEO and a director until a r…

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Alimera Sciences reported $22.4 million in consolidated net revenue in 2015, a 167% increase from $8.4 million reported in 2014, according to a press release.Consolidated net revenue was reported at $5.8 million in the fourth quarter, a 241% increase f…

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