Second blood-vessel-growth protein implicated in PDR

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Glaucoma drug granted orphan status

The European Medicines Agency has granted orphan designation to a novel drug for the prevention of scarring after glaucoma filtration surgery. Read about the drug

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Top 10 ophthalmic advancements over past 20 years

There have been many innovations over the past two decades that have significantly impacted ophthalmology, but which are the best of the best? Click to find out

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Products in Practice Issue 4 Real world experience of leading ophthalmic products. Read more

June 3, 2015

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EVENT PROFILES

28th International Congress of German Ophthalmic Surgeons

June 11th – 13th 2015
Leipzig, Germany – Congress Center Leipzig
As always, innovations and definitions of gold standards in ophthalmic surgery will be the main focus of interest. DOC offers continued education, discussions and intensive communication with exchange of experiences. It will be the stage to present and discuss current knowledge, novel therapeutic options and innovations across different subspecialties. The program will be supplemented by courses, Video Live Surgery, symposia and wetlabs. This will include both theoretical subjects as well as practically relevant subjects. Visit http://www.doc2015.de/index-e.php or http://www.doc2015.de/online-registration.php. Contact Ms Judith Baierl, call 0049-911-3931625 or email [email protected]