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Global perspective on research
Optician clincial editor Bill Harvey selects a few research papers of interest presented at this year's biggest research conference25 May 2007

Embryos to be screened for severe squint
A decision by British IVF doctors to screen embryos for a couple to ensure that any baby that they have will not inherit congenital fibrosis of the extra-ocular muscles has come under fire from critics.11 May 2007

Antibiotics not always necessary for conjunctivitis says Lancet
ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT NOT NECESSARY FOR MAJORITY OF CHILDREN WITH CONJUNCTIVITIS22 June 2005

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