Robotics allow surgeons to perform the seemingly impossible
September 22, 2020
Automated assistance controls tremor, reduces fatigue, and helps avoid inadvertent injury
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Taking a deeper dive: Novel gene therapy approaches to treat ocular disease
September 23, 2020
Investigators find that nanoparticles deliver gene therapy successfully in mice, rats
Bausch Health to acquire option to purchase ophthalmology assets of Allegro
September 21, 2020
Agreement would include global rights for investigational treatment, risuteganib, expected to help reverse vision loss due to dry AMD
Harnessing regeneration of retinal tissues: An option almost within reach
September 17, 2020
This ability would unlock possibilities for repairing tissue damaged by disease
Persistent retinal detachment associated with retinoblastoma
September 16, 2020
Watchful waiting may prove to be beneficial in complicated cases
Targeting AMD patient treatment burden
September 15, 2020
Intravitreal gene therapy continues to be well tolerated; shows robust efficacy
Novartis: Positive DME data for brolucizumab in KITE trial
September 14, 2020
Novartis has announced positive topline results from the phase 3 KITE study of brolucizumab 6 mg versus aflibercept for patients with diabetic macular edema.
OCTA: Why the jury may still be out
September 11, 2020
Though OCTA has become indispensable for managing macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, Robert L. Stamper, MD, explains why the technology must become more sophisticated and evolved before it reaches its full potential for glaucoma specialists.
Regenxbio: Dosing of first patient in Phase 2 AAVIATE trial for wet AMD
September 09, 2020
Interim data update from first cohort using suprachoroidal delivery of RGX-314 expected by end of 2020
FA implant outperforms anti-VEGF in DR patients lost-to-follow-up
September 08, 2020
Results could provide a new preferred treatment paradigm for this population
Deep learning algorithm proving accurate for AMD classification
September 01, 2020
Results of a prospective trial show the tool is ready for clinical use and potential deployment for remote telemedical use.
Managing the challenge of cataract surgery in eyes with diabetic macular edema
September 01, 2020
Researchers advocate for intraoperative intravitreal steroid during cataract surgery in patients with DME.
Contrast sensitivity shows potential for measuring visual function loss in early AMD
September 01, 2020
A study suggests this user-friendly platform may be useful as a supplemental visual function measure in patients with AMD.
Identifying biomarkers to predict diabetic retinopathy progression
September 01, 2020
Study explores correlations between functional and structural tests
The future of ophthalmology: Part III
August 29, 2020
Susan Coultas, PhD, and Preeya Gupta, MD, share their hopes for continued innovation in the ophthalmic space — including dry eye and retina — as well as the importance of the clinical research process.
Putting in practice retina innovations amid a pandemic
August 28, 2020
S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, shares how his practice has put to use recent retina innovations and adapted to accommodate the ever-changing operating room spacing and set-up in the current COVID-19 environment.
Improving visual outcomes after 360° relaxing retinectomy
August 27, 2020
The application of sub-silicone oil TA crystals over relaxing retinectomy sites is a viable option in patients with complex RD with extreme PVR.
What photobiomodulation may mean for patients with dry AMD
August 25, 2020
Find out how the LIGHTSITE I results may pave the way for a new treatment approach.