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PIAE risk reduced
AMD campaign launched
Gas tamponades for RRD
Fluid-filled interface and IOP
 
 
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January 3, 2013
PIAE risk minimized by additional treatment
Treatment of blepharitis before injection, avoidance of subconjunctival anaesthesia and topical antibiotic administration immediately after injection all contribute to minimizing the risk of contracting post-intravitreal anti-VEGF endophthalmitis (PIAE). More...
AMD campaign launched
An AMD campaign has been launched by the AMD Alliance International (AMDAI), World Blind Union (WBU) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). More...
Gas tamponade is more effective for RRD
Using a gas tamponade, compared to an air tamponade, is more effective when treating rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). More...
Fluid-filled interface increases IOP in cataract surgery
Using a fluid-filled increase slightly increases IOP in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. More...