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Information about several ophthalmic papers discussed during the 2006 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting held in Florida. The topics of the papers presented include the anti-infective and anti-inflammatory drugs, advances in dry-eye treatment and management and eye diseases pathology. The event was attended by more than 10,200 participants and researchers.

In this article, the author reports on a conference wherein age-related eye disease study and the modifications related to the vitamin formulation were discussed. He mentions the therapeutic aspects related to the refinement and optimization of eye disorders. He further reveals the posters and papers of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium sponsored by Alcon on the challenges and opportunities in dry-eye is presented. Topics include the basic information of dry-eye, the ocular surface microenvironment, and the causes of dry-eye. The symposium featured several panel of experts including Dr. James McCulley, Dr. Francis S. Mah, and Dr. Vilavun Puangsricharern.

Information about several papers discussed at the "5th International Conference of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society: Basic Science and Clinical Relevance" on September 2007 in Sicily, Italy is presented. It was participated by almost 500 basic scientists, clinicians and industry representatives specializing in the interdisciplinary study of tears and the ocular surface. The Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society sponsored this event.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting on ocular surface disease is presented. Charles B. Slonim shares that when talking about ocular surface inflammatory disease, one thinks of keratitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis which bring to mind diagnoses within those categories. It was also mentioned that the predisposing factors for dry eye disease include aging, menopause, allergy response, environmental stresses and others.

Information about the papers discussed at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference is presented. It is stated that the ophthalmology community is examining various ways regarding the right technology to be used to assess glaucoma care including scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). It highlights the results of the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) discussed during the meeting. INSET: Follow-up on 2006 Roundtable.

Information about several papers discussed during the meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in the U.S. in 2007 is presented. A number of presentations on refractive topics, ranging from flapmaking comparisons to examinations of dark-adapted pupil size, had been seen. In addition, it had also been discussed some investigations of ectasia and how different procedures may weaken the cornea.

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit that was held in San Francisco, California in October 2009 is presented. Topics include the financing opportunities and hindrances in ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical companies, investment and product development. The summit featured 12 private companies chief executive officers (CEOs) from the industry.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on the rapid increase of the outbreak of contact lens-related Fusarium keratitis is presented. It is stated that even with the quick action, Singapore Eye Research Institute reported that in 68 Fusarium keratitis infections, 54 of which occurred in the year before the February 2006 cases. Five patients required corneal transplants. In the U.S., 164 cases are reported which were confirmed between June 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006.

Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2006 is presented. A range of topics were presented at the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day from the latest refractile laser results to the data on implants. The symposium featured several specialists including Anelise Wallau, George Waring and Stephen Slade.