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Article: Research in the area of glaucoma reported from L. Liu and colleagues.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 19, 2008
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In this recent article published in the Journal of Glaucoma, scientists in Australia conducted a study "To assess the pattern Of use of antimetabolites and steroids in trabeculectomy surgery among consultant ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. A postal questionnaire of 25 questions regarding current glaucoma practices and antimetabolite and steroid use in trabeculectomy Surgery was sent to all practicing Australian and New Zealand Fellows of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists in July 2005."
"The second half of the survey consisted of questions on the number of trabeculectomies performed per year, topical steroid use, the ...