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Abicipar pegol was at least as effective as ranibizumab for treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration, and appeared to have a longer duration of action In a randomized, double-masked phase II study.

Practices with an offering of specialty eyewear-and with the knowledge for how to promote these products-not only will reap benefits for patients but also for the clinic financially.

As part of Ophthalmology Times’ coverage of the 14th EURETINA Congress in London this week, Group Content Director Mark L. Dlugoss writes this blog.

Point-wise visual field sensitivity analysis can be improved by incorporating an overall visit effect into the data analysis, according to a study by researchers from the Rotterdam Eye Institute.

Avedro has purchased the assets of IROC Innocross, a Swish company that has commercialized a cross-linking device for the treatment of keratoconus and other corneal pathologies.

Beaver-Visitec has announced the purchase of Endo Optiks, a company that focuses on the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases via minimally invasive endoscopy.

Dosing has commenced for the first patients enrolled in Aerie Pharmaceuticals’ phase III registration trial in Canada of Rhopressa, a novel once-daily, triple-action eye drop being tested for its ability to lower IOP in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

The Swedish Medical Products Agency has granted marketing authorization of Alimera Sciences’ Iluvien for the treatment of vision impairment associated with chronic diabetic macular edema (DME) considered insufficiently responsive to available therapies.

William Fredette, MD, discusse the results of two trials published in Opthalmology, which indicate that the combination of Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy plus ranibizumab injections is no better than ranibizumab alone for treating subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to AMD. Video provided by The Doctor's Channel.

Understanding the magnitude of patients with poor vision in a hospital setting is crucial in developing interventions that potentially limit vision-related morbidity, such as falls, said Jeffrey R. Willis, MD, PhD.

Pioneering eye surgeon Arthur Lim, MD, has died at the age of 80.

Alcon Laboratories has entered into an agreement to acquire WaveTec Vision.

The European Commission has extended the marketing authorization for Allergan’s dexamethasone 700-mcg intravitreal implant in applicator (Ozurdex) to treat adult patients with visual impairment due to diabetic macular edema (DME).

Nicox S.A. has entered into an exclusive agreement with Nitto Medic for the distribution in Japan of AdenoPlus, a diagnostic test that aids in the differential diagnosis of acute conjunctivitis.

Intraoperative measurement of astigmatism is helpful for accurate positioning of IOLs. Additionally, newly available toric lenses with aspheric optics make it possible to achieve excellent visual outcomes.

A preloaded IOL system shaved about 1 minute and 2 seconds from each cataract case performed at a single surgical site by reducing preoperative lens-related preparation activities.

Dr. Peter McDonnell discusses his thoughts on the recent Ebola outbreak in Africa and the physician who inspired the philosophy of reverence for human life.

Encouraging results are being achieved with simultaneous refractive lenticule extraction and intrastromal collagen crosslinking in patients who are not candidates for excimer laser vision correction procedures.

A new version of a model of the mechanism of accommodation-showing how anatomic structures interconnect-enhances understanding of zonular architecture.

Having an emergency-response plan for the clinic is a must. Here are some tips to develop an effective safety plan.

Ophthalmologists in support of routine vaccinations for herpes zoster (shingles) can take steps to offer their older patients more protection against the ocular complications of the disease.

The decision on IOL type and fixation method in eyes without adequate capsular support should take into account the specific clinical presentation.

A fluid-filled, injectable accommodating IOL demonstrated accommodative and refractive stability in a recent 6-month prospective study.

In this first of a two-part series, Arun C. Gulani, MD, will address the entire corneal aspects of correcting radial keratotomy (RK). The next column will address the lens-based surgeries from phakic to pseudophakic when they are associated with RK correction.

A new method being developed to improve the accuracy of IOL power calculations for cataract surgery uses pattern recognition as its basis.

Kenneth J. Rosenthal, MD, explains the advantages of an add-on sulcus-based IOL for correcting refractive errors in eyes that have undergone cataract surgery with in-the-bag IOL implantation.

The Synchrony dual-optic accommodative intraocular lens (Abbott Medical Optics) seems to be clinically safe and effective after 2 years of follow-up. The visual function at intermediate and far improved rapidly postoperatively. Half of patients require a +1 D prescription for near vision.

A diffractive trifocal IOL is novel technology that delivers good near, intermediate, and far vision and has other advantages.

A new trifocal IOL with double C-loop haptics (Micro F FineVision, PhysIOL) delivers excellent outcomes based on the benefits of its optic features and haptics.

Sriram Hathwar co-won this year’s 87th Annual Scripps National Spell Bee, but the 14-year-old had another one of his dreams come true Friday-to experience what it is like to be an ophthalmologist for a day.