There may be a rationale for using anti-VEGFs in cases of severe retinopathy of prematurity to prevent neovascularization, but concerns exist about the possible detrimental effects of VEGF suppression on the organogenesis and neurodevelopment of preter…
Combining feature films with dichoptic therapy could help improve vision for children with amblyopia, or lazy eye, according to new research.
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The 31st APAO Congress is co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Ophthalmological Society of Chinese Taipei, in conjunction with the European Society of Ophthalmology. It will be held from March 24 to 27, 2016, at the Taipei International Convention Center and Taipei World Trade Center. From there, it is a 5-minute walk to Taipei 101, the city’s landmark skyscraper.The opening ceremony will be on March 24, sandwiched by two plenary sessions. Early-bird registration is open until Nov. 30, and abstract submissions will be accepted through Sept. 15. Free papers, posters, videos and instruction courses are all welcome.
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Ocular Therapeutix Inc. has enrolled the first patients in its third phase 3 clinical trial for Dextenza to treat postoperative ocular inflammation and pain, according to a company release.The prospective, multicenter, parallel-arm, double-masked study…