+ /* IE8 z-index bug with transparent / empty elements - fill in with an encoded transparent GIF */
+ background: transparent 100% 0 repeat scroll url("data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBR‌​AA7");
+}
+
+/* IE8 doesn't redraw the pseudo elements unless you make a change to the content */
+#wpadminbar.ie8 #adminbarsearch.adminbar-focused:before {
+ content: '\f179 '; /* extra space */