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Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on the management of glaucoma at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology joint meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada is presented. It is designed to guide ophthalmologists in the management of glaucoma especially on the evaluation of disease progression and treatment with medical therapy to improve patient care. It tackled the importance of early detection of the disease and the exact use of laser and surgical options for disease management.

The article offers information on the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) combined annual meeting to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 23-27, 2021.

The article reports on the announcement of the approval to add cold oxygen plasma treatment of gas permeable (GP) contact lenses from Bausch & Lomb (B& L) Inc. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to director Jonathan Jacobson of B& L, the improvement to the manufacturing operation will strengthen Boston's industry-leading position within the GP unit.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas, Nevada is presented. Gregory F. Kozielec asserted that a study on intravitreal bevacizumab by Avastin and Genentec has shown positive results for the treatment for macular edema associated with ischemic central retinal vein occlusion. He asserted that the achieved results are encouraging but preliminary.

Highlights the 11th Dispensing Ophthalmology Conference held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 8 to 11, 2004. Topics and issues discussed; Addition of new courses that offer instruction on topics including spectacle lens technology; Significance of the event for the optical industry.