Drug Shows Promise Against River Blindness: Study

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Closantel, an older drug used to treat a parasitic liver disease in animals, may prove effective at combating river blindness in humans, a major cause of infection-related blindness, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

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Which of the following is not a potential complication after cataract surgery with implantation of a multifocal IOL:
1. Irvine-Gas syndrome
2. Z-syndrome
3. Halos
4. Decreased contrast sensitivity
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Drug Shows Promise Against River Blindness: Study

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Which of the following is not a potential complication after cataract surgery with implantation of a multifocal IOL:

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