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August 13, 2014
TOP 10 INNOVATIONS
Take part in our Top 10 Innovations survey
To celebrate 10 years of OTEurope providing the ophthalmology community with the latest innovations, we invite you to participate in our Top 10 Innovations survey. We would like you to rank your Top 10 innovations from the past 10 years out of a list of 12. Once the results are in we will announce the Top 10 in our upcoming print issue and during the ESCRS congress in London! To take part click here.
Fixed combination therapy
Fixed combination offers better IOP reduction
A fixed combination of brinzolamide 1% and brimonidine 0.2% used twice a day lowers IOP significantly more than either drug alone and is as safe as either, according to results of a 6-month, Phase III study. More...
Topical analgesics
Pre-op topical analgesics vary in post-PRK pain control
The duration and pattern of action of pain-suppressing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used prior to photorefractive keratotomy (PRK) varies with the NSAID used, according to South Korean researchers. More...
Anti-VEGF therapy
Aflibercept effective but concerns raised over long-term use
Aflibercept is effective in inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for a prolonged period of time, but possible side effects draw concerns about its long-term use in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusion, according to the conclusions of a new study. More...
Event Profile
14th EVRS Congress
Dates: 4th to 7th September 2014
Venue: Edifício da Alfândega, PORTO – PORTUGAL
The EVRS philosophy will guide the meeting throughout. In contrast to many other congresses, EVRS has decided not to allow any presentations created by the industry, the only exception being special and clearly designated industry symposia.
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Event Focus: XXXII Congress of the ESCRS
With the most important European event for cataract and refractive surgeons upon us, we have created our annual City Guide, seeingLondon, to help you get the most out of your stay in London. Click here to access the full guide.
Products in Practice Issue 3
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