
Lynda Charters

Lynda Charters Enoch started her early “eye life” at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, which ultimately culminated in her current position as an Editor of Ophthalmology Times.
Articles by Lynda Charters


In the study, authors investigated the natural history of GA lesion incidence rates and analyzed potential risk factors for faster incidence of GA lesions.

Emerging anti-VEGF agents offer enhanced durability and anatomic outcomes in retinal disease.

A study reveals that lesion characteristics in geographic atrophy significantly influence growth rates, highlighting the need for targeted treatment strategies.

Fovea-sparing, multifocal, and bilateral lesions exhibited the fastest growth rates.

A recent study reveals that systemic chemotherapy significantly reduces mortality and enucleation rates in retinoblastoma, enhancing patient outcomes.

The investigators noted that this report is the first about subretinal drusenoid deposits in Black and Hispanic patients with age-related macular degeneration.

A recent study uncovers a novel biomarker for retinal vascular diseases, highlighting the significance of intermittent capillary perfusion in monitoring treatment efficacy.

Maximizing treatment based on GA location, lesion progression, and morphologic retinal changes.

Study finds retinal progenitor cell injections improve outcomes in rat model of diabetic retinopathy
The procedure showed positive effects on the electroretinography (ERG) (b-wave, oscillatory potentials), optomotor response, and contrast sensitivity in actively treated eyes compared with controls.


Patient response focused on perceived vision-related quality of life outcomes, investigators said.

The trial results show promising for the evaluated gene therapy for the treatments of LCA, showing significant vision improvements in pediatric patients.


New research reveals significant inner retinal impairment in multiple sclerosis patients without optic neuritis, highlighting the need for further studies on macular health.

Researchers conducted this study to determine how often and why spontaneous soft drusen regresses without atrophy in patients who had intermediate or atrophic age-related macular degeneration.

The presence of AMD predicted an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in patients with a high risk of CVD, even in the early stages of AMD.

Recent research highlights inferred sensitivity mapping as a promising method to assess retinal function in geographic atrophy, enhancing clinical trial outcomes.

A study reveals that ophthalmic artery angioplasty improves vision and functionality in patients with late-stage age-related macular degeneration.

An understanding of GA growth kinetics is key to addressing the pathophysiology of age-related macular degeneration.

AMD treatment may become unrecogniable as gene therapies evolve.

Fovea-sparing, multifocal, and bilateral lesions exhibited the fastest growth rates.

Long-term cannabis use may reduce the risk of proliferative vitreoretinopathy after retinal detachment surgery, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.

A study reveals significant treatment burdens for patients with AMD and DME, highlighting the need for improved education and support to enhance outcomes.

A rare case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a teenager highlights the importance of multidisciplinary diagnosis and management.

Enhanced screenings and a unified registry could save vision and lives.


Researchers reveal that retinal microvasculature analysis via OCTA may enhance noninvasive cardiovascular risk assessment, potentially improving coronary artery stenosis detection.

Re-Vana and Boehringer Ingelheim enter \$1B collaboration to advance sustained-release eye therapies
Re-Vana Therapeutics and Boehringer Ingelheim forge a $1 billion partnership to develop innovative extended-release therapies for eye diseases, enhancing patient care.

Australian researchers highlighted the overlooked ocular risks surfers and divers face from UV and blue light exposure.
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