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In this issue
Myopia and glaucoma gene discoveries
Collaboration on keratoconus
Cornea
Ocular herpes virus
Retina


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September 22, 2010


EU funded scientists identify myopia and new glaucoma genes
Collaborative research, led by King’s College in London has led to the identification of a gene associated with myopia in subjects from several different regions including Dutch, British and Australian subjects. The findings of the studies were published in the journal <i>Nature Genetics</i>. In parallel studies the international team also helped the DeCODE team in Iceland identify the glaucoma gene Caveolin. More...
Combining clinical trial data for corneal collagen cross linking to accelerate FDA process
Avedro and Emery University have entered into an agreement to combine clinical trial data for corneal collagen cross-linking. More...
Challenges met to produce a polymer-based artificial cornea
A polymer-based corneal prosthesis has been developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), Postdam-Golm, as part of the EU’s Artificial Cornea Project. More...
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Study reports reduction in ocular HSV recurrence
In a recent study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology researchers found that the recurrence of epithelial keratitis, stromal keratitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis as a result of ocular herpes simplex virus (HSV) was decreased. More...

Benefits of subretinal implants revealed
Findings from Retina Implant AG’s first human clinical trial of subretinal electronic implants have revealed that useful vision can be restored and a significant cost-benefit to the patient’s quality of life gained. More...

 
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