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In this issue
• Toric pIOL for myopia
• Paramters for glaucoma detection
• Keratomalacia risk factors
• Visionary sets sights high
 
 
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July 18, 2012
Safety first: pIOL is effective for myopic astigmatism
Implantation of the Artiflex toric iris-fixated phakic IOL is effective, predictable and safe for the correction of myopic astigmatism. More...
In the thick of it: parameters for glaucoma detection
Macular ganglion cell complex (mGCC) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (ppRNFL) thickness can be used as structural parameters for detecting preperimetric glaucoma. More...
Maternal malnutrition is keratomalacia risk factor
Keratomalacia can be linked to lower socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition and inadequate breastfeeding. More...
Setting sights high by encouraging prioritization of sight loss
More attention should be paid to dealing with sight loss in the NHS, claims a new report created by ocular charity Visionary. More...