Ophthalmology Times Europeophthalmology news, features, events and interviews in cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina and much more.Genetics responsible for IOP levels- August 4, 2008 Genetic factors explain up to 74% of the variability in intraocular pressure (IOP) levels, according to a study published in the July 2008 issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Glaucoma+news/Genetics-responsible-for-IO... Reading causes myopia- August 4, 2008 Reading may be a risk factor for childhood myopia, according to a study published in the August 2008 issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Refractive+news/Reading-causes-myopia/Art... Post-IVTA endophthalmitis on the rise- August 4, 2008 The incidence of sterile endophthalmitis occurring subsequent to an intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) is increasing, according to a study published in the August 2008 issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Retina+news/Post-IVTA-endophthalmitis-on-... DME: lasers better than steroids- August 4, 2008 Focalgrid photocoagulation is more effective than intravitreal injections of preservative-free triamcinolone for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME), according to a study published in the July 2008 issue of Ophthalmology.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Retina+news/DME-lasers-better-than-steroi... DME drug begins Phase II dosing- August 4, 2008 Pfizer has begun dosing subjects in its Phase II trial for PF-4523655, an experimental treatment for Diabetic Macular Oedema (DME) developed in partnership with Quark Pharmaceuticals Inc.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Retina+news/DME-drug-begins-Phase-II-dosi... STAAR lenses granted NTIOL status- August 4, 2008 The Afinity Collamer aspheric single piece Intraocular Lens (IOL) Model CC4204A and the Elastimide Silicone aspheric IOL Model AQ2015A, both manufactured and marketed by STAAR Surgical, have been designated New Technology IOLs (NTIOLs) by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Cataract+News/STAAR-lenses-granted-NTIOL-... Telescope specs make life easier for low vision sufferers- August 4, 2008 Spectacles with a biotic telescope embedded within the lens promise to make everyday life easier for individuals with low vision, according to a paper published in the MayJune 2008 issue of the Journal of Biomedical Sciences.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/Refractive+news/Telescope-specs-make-life... |