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Smoking increases choroid
Smoking increases choroidal thickness
Cigarette smoking causes a temporary but significant increase in choroidal thickness, according to research conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. More... |
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Post-op PCO
Capsular tension ring decreases PCO after surgery
Implantation of a capsular tension ring effectively reduces the percentage area of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) and the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy rate in patients with highly myopic eyes, according to researchers in Albania and Turkey. More... |
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Gene studies
RPE-specific mice suitable for gene activation and inactivation
A tetracycline-inducible Cre mouse line created specifically to study the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is suitable for Cre/lox-based gene activation and inactivation in adult RPE, which makes the mice suitable for long-term studies requiring conditional gene targeting. More... |
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| Event Profile |
 120th Congress of the French Society of Ophthalmology
Dates: 10–13 May 2014
Venue: Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot, Paris
The SFO’s annual congress will bring together more than 8000 attendees, 100 exhibitors, 60 scientific sessions, 300 oral communications, 60 workshops, symposia with foreign Societies, 450 e-posters and e-films … Hot Topics will be discussed, a live surgery session on Monday 12th will be programmed, and a specific space (2nd floor) will be dedicated to technology and communication.  Read more:
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Ranibizumab leading the anti-VEGF evolution
Considerations and new perspectives in anti-VEGF therapy.
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Choosing and using the AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL family
Customized options for individual patients.
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The Safety of anti-VEGF Therapy
Under the microscope, in trials and in clinical practice.
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