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• Keratoprosthesis
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April 29, 2015
New keratoprosthesis viable alternative to corneal transplant
A new epidescemetic keratoprosthesis implanted without total corneal trephination has been found to be a viable alternative to corneal transplantation. Click to find out why
Endophthalmitis: less risk from injectable IOLs than foldable
Researchers in the U.K. say that using injectable IOLs, rather than forceps-inserted foldable IOLs, can significantly reduce the risk of cataract patients developing postoperative endophthalmitis. Find out how
Study examines why second corneal transplants are rejected
Corneal transplantations are successful in 90% of first-time procedures, but second allografts are rejected at three times the rate of the first surgeries. A new study published online by the American Journal of Transplantation sought to elucidate the reasons for these rejections. Find out more
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Event Profiles
28th International Congress of German Ophthalmic Surgeons
Dates: June 11th – 13th 2015
Venue: 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.

Website: http://www.doc2015.de/index-e.php

Registration: http://www.doc2015.de/online-registration.php

Contact: Ms Judith Baierl:   0049-911-3931625   [email protected]
The 121st Congress of the French Society of Ophthalmology
Dates: May 9th – 12th 2015
Venue: Paris, France - Palais des Congrès
It is 8000 attendees, 100 exhibitors, 60 scientific sessions, 300 oral communications, 60 workshops, symposia with foreign Societies, 450 e-posters and e-films, Hot Topics and live surgery sessions, book of the year’s presentation on Ocular Surface, meetings with sub-specialty societies and guest lectures with speakers of high expertise from all over the world.

Website: www.sfo.asso.fr

Registration: http://sfoinscription.openpass.fr/