Multi-messenger observations of a binary neutron star merger

On 2017 August 17 a binary neutron star coalescence candidate (later designated GW170817) with merger time 12:41:04 UTC was observed through gravitational waves by the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo detectors. The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor independently detected a gamma-ray burst (GRB 170817A) with a time delay of ~1.7 s with respect to the merger time. From the gravitational-wave signal, the source was initially localized to a sky region of 31 deg2 at a luminosity distance of 40+8-8 Mpc and with component masses consistent with neutron stars. The component masses were later measured to be in the range 0.86 to 2.26 Mo. An extensive observing campaign was launched across the electromagnetic spectrum leading to the discovery of a bright optical transient (SSS17a, now with the IAU identification of AT 2017gfo) in NGC 4993 (at ~40 Mpc) less than 11 hours after the merger by the One- Meter, Two Hemisphere (1M2H) team using the 1 m Swope Telescope. The optical transient was independently detected by multiple teams within an hour. Subsequent observations targeted the object and its environment. Early ultraviolet observations revealed a blue transient that faded within 48 hours. Optical and infrared observations showed a redward evolution over ~10 days. Following early non-detections, X-ray and radio emission were discovered at the transient’s position ~9 and ~16 days, respectively, after the merger. Both the X-ray and radio emission likely arise from a physical process that is distinct from the one that generates the UV/optical/near-infrared emission. No ultra-high-energy gamma-rays and no neutrino candidates consistent with the source were found in follow-up searches. These observations support the hypothesis that GW170817 was produced by the merger of two neutron stars in NGC4993 followed by a short gamma-ray burst (GRB 170817A) and a kilonova/macronova powered by the radioactive decay of r-process nuclei synthesized in the ejecta

No changes in anatomical and functional glaucoma evaluation after trabeculectomy

To assess the influence of glaucoma filtration surgery on anatomical and functional tests for glaucoma evaluation.Twenty-five eyes (25 patients) with primary open-angle glaucoma were evaluated, prospectively. Data were collected on vision acuity, intraocular pressure, standard automated perimetry, frequency doubling technology perimetry, scanning laser polarimetry (GDx) and confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT II) before and 3-6 months after surgery.Mean (+/- SD) pre- and postoperative visual acuities (logMAR) were 0.28 (+/- 0.18) and 0.30 (+/- 0.17), respectively (P=0.346). in a mean time of 4.5 (+/- 1.1) months after surgery, the mean preoperative intraocular pressure of 20.7 (+/- 5.4) mmHg decreased to 11.04 (+/- 2.52) mmHg (P 0.162) between pre and postoperative values and no significant correlation (P > 0.296) between intraocular pressure reduction and value changes.No significant change on any test variable was detected after glaucoma filtration surgery. Trabeculectomy does not appear to influence standard automated perimetry, frequency doubling technology perimetry, scanning laser polarimetry and confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT II) results after a 4.5-month period of surgery in early to moderate glaucoma.Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ophthalmol, Inst Visao, BR-04023062 São Paulo, BrazilFed Univ Triangulo Mineiro, Dept Ophthalmol, Uberaba, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ophthalmol, Inst Visao, BR-04023062 São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc