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As opposed to adults, in whom ischemic palsies are common, ischemia is a rare cause for a third-nerve palsy in children.

Rates of stable or improved vision were 33% in the pegaptanib sodium group compared with 23% for controls.

Fort Lauderdale, FL-Supplemental inspired oxygen may decrease macular thickening due to diabetic macular edema (DME), according to the results of a pilot study presented by Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody fragment improves vision, reduce fluorescein angiographic leakage

Edge, optic size, decentration, refractive index, anterior optic curvature are all factors

Washington, DC-Pulsed treatment with the 532-nm, diode-pumped, frequency doubled, solid-state green laser (OcuLight GLx, Iridex) appears to be a safe and effective method for closing the retinal arteriolar connections that feed early stage lesions of retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP), said Robert P. Murphy, MD.

St. Louis-When faced with a patient who presents with the uncommon symptoms of facial numbness and pain, John B. Selhorst, MD, underscored their importance because of the potential for serious outcomes.

results indicate efficacy, safety for low myopia

Map allows clinician to watch early stages, monitor progression and regression

Technology may be useful for treating patients with previously unacceptably thin corneas

However, high rates of cataract progression, serious elevations of IOP required intervention

Enhanced version allows for comparison of patient measurements with normative values

Iowa City, IA-The development of gene-directed therapy for common genetic ocular diseases that will be deployable on a population scale rests on coordinated research involving a series of steps. However, judging from progress made so far, such modalities might become clinically available soon, said Edwin M. Stone, MD, PhD.

Miami-Treatment with small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is showing promise as a new therapy for choroidal neovascularization (CNV), according to Michael J. Tolentino, MD, who spoke at Angiogenesis 2004.

Animal studies show efficacy of VEGF Trap where VEGF is over-expressed in photoreceptors

Fort Lauderdale, FL-A series of studies is evaluating the angiostatic cortisene compound anecortave acetate (Retaane, Alcon Laboratories) as both a prophylactic and therapeutic intervention for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), said Jason S. Slakter, MD, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

After successful animal study, researchers focus on PCNA ribozyme to delay, inhibit development

Serial OCT morphing videos support theory of hydration as cause of macular hole progression

This instrument can provide film-quality images because of its 6-megapixel resolution

Digital light delivery system allows adjustment of lens, eliminates need for explantation

Irvine, CA-ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking FDA approval of its bromfenac sodium ophthalmic solution 0.1% (Xibrom) for the treatment of ocular inflammation following cataract surgery.

Genaera Corp. will begin three phase II trials on squalamine, its systemically administered anti-angiogenic drug.

The FDA has approved Nidek Inc.'s advanced 200 Hz Eye Tracker for use with its EC-5000 excimer laser system.

The FDA has approved Merck Human Health's dorzolomide HCI (Trusopt) ophthalmic solution 2% for use in pediatric patients. The drug is used to treat elevated IOP in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

The FDA has accepted for filing and granted expedited review status to the Miravant Medical Technologies' premarket application for the IRIS Medical OcuLight 664 ophthalmic photodynamic therapy (PDT) laser used to activate drug SnET2, a proposed drug and light treatment for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Washington, DC-Age-related vision loss should be regarded as a major public health problem, leading to lost independence and quality of life, according to Janine Smith, MD, deputy clinical director for the National Eye Institute (NEI).

Santa Ana, CA-Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) has forged a 1-year research and evaluation licensing agreement with Quest Vision Technologies Inc. to develop accommodating IOL designs. Under the agreement, which was announced May 3, AMO will own a minority interest in Quest Vision, with an option to buy the company after 1 year.

Erlangen, Germany-WaveLight Laser Technologie AG has created a new subsidiary in Spain to develop that market through the former Tetramedic SA, in which WaveLight has become a majority shareholder. The company, which will operate under the WaveLight SA name, will be managed by Eckhard Rohr, a founding member of Tetramedic.