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ESCRS EUROTIMES
APRIL EDITION 2005

 

DRY EYE
 
 


Previous LASIK may be a contraindication for Arctic expeditions

Standardised preparation may improve efficacy of autologous eye drops

Dry eye symptoms decrease as ocular pathology worsens in Sjögren's disease patients

Dry eye and retinal haemorrhage are among potential ocular side-effects
of some vitamin supplements and herbal preparations

Dry eye among the most common complaints after LASIK

Iodide iontophoresis reduces symptoms and signs of dry eye

REFRACTIVE
 
 
Circular keratotomy can correct and stabilise keratoconic corneas

Variations between achieved and expected corneal shape influence quality of vision after refractive surgery

Orthokeratology with reverse geometry contact lens appears to be safe and
effective

Full-thickness grafts provide better optical quality in keratoconus patients

IOLMaster can provide accurate assessment of corneal power changes after PRK

Comparative studies yield contradictory results regarding the advantages of IntraLase

Femtosecond laser channel creation improves ease and accuracy of intracorneal ring
segments implantation


Study shows reduced pain and haze and more rapid rehabilitation with advanced surface ablation

Refractive surgeons can look forward to a range of new options as technology evolves

CATARACT
 
 
Blue-blocker IOLs may provide no additional protection against AMD


Study highlights the PCO protection afforded by square optic edge

Patients with some older lenses presenting with recurrent PCO

Lead exposure within “acceptable” range increases cataract risk

OCULAR UPDATE
 
 


Recently published research has generated misconceptions about gender gap in spatial perception

Transplantation of cultured limbal stem cells can restore diseased epithelium


Drivers under the alcohol limit may have impaired visual processing

Mekong Eye Doctors improving eye care in Vietnam

 

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