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Top five ophthalmology news stories this week
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This week, the most frequently viewed ophthalmology articles on Healio.com ranged from business news from leading ophthalmology companies to peer-reviewed journal summaries.
Here are the top five most-viewed stories from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28 published on Healio.com/OSN:
1. Abbott launches new cylinder powers for Tecnis toric IOL
Abbott has announced the launch of three new cylinder powers for its Tecnis toric IOL after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval. Read more
2. NovaBay reports $4.9 million net loss in second quarter
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals reported a net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.07 per share, in the second quarter compared to a $2.9 million net loss, or $0.06 per share, in the same quarter of 2014. Read more
3. Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension may treat dry eye after refractive surgery
Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension may be an effective treatment to improve ocular surface parameters and optical quality for dry eye patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery. Read more
4. Vitrectomy to treat endophthalmitis after cataract surgery may not increase visual acuity
The use of vitrectomy in Medicare beneficiaries was higher than recommended in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study and may not have an increased benefit in treating endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. Read more
5. CNV size portends subretinal hemorrhage after anti-VEGF therapy
Change of choroidal neovascularization size on indocyanine green angiography can predict recurrent exudation and/or subretinal hemorrhage after treat-and-extend therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Read more