Lynda Charters

New research reveals subretinal drusenoid deposits as potential indicators of serious heart disease, highlighting the need for ophthalmologists to screen patients effectively.

Opus Genetics reveals promising 1-year results from OPGx-LCA5 gene therapy, showing sustained vision improvements in adults with LCA5 retinal degeneration.

A large international study reported a genetic link between schizophrenia and retinal status.

A two-way foot bridge between eye care and mental health.

Brazilian researchers used swept-source OCT and OCT-angiography to study the effects of an initial dose of aflibercept on untreated diabetic macular edema in patients.

Novel color created, olo, beyond previous human perception.

Authors defined metabolic syndrome as “the set of factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, such as hypertension, central obesity, insulin resistance, and atherogenic dyslipidemia.”

Authors of the study believe this potential will provide clinicians with valuable information about patient responses to treatment.

The research team noted that racial subgroups are underrepresented in clinical trials, a factor that should be addressed in future clinical trials.

Phase I/II safety and efficacy study currently enrolling.

Congenital ectopia lentis is a rare ocular disease characterized by the dislocation or displacement of the lens.

A new study found that an artificial intelligence reading label system improves ophthalmologists' diagnostic accuracy for retinal diseases and could be valuable in future medical education.

Researchers introduce a multistage dual-branch network to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Below a specific threshold, FCP exerts a protective effect, but above that threshold the protective effect becomes uncertain.

Good safety profile and “meaningful improvement” in vision in Leber congenital amaurosis patient.

Although it improved interdisciplinary communication, ongoing review and safety monitoring are necessary for successful clinical implementation.

A study found that children with early-onset atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing uveitis and should be closely monitored for its onset.

Tertiary syphilis, which can develop years to decades after the initial infection, is characterized by chronic inflammatory damage affecting multiple organ systems.

Researchers from the Czech Republic found that an AI system showed higher sensitivity and specificity for screening diabetic retinopathy compared to telemedicine evaluations.

The ZAP-X system is described by researchers as a "dedicated, self-contained, and self-shielded surgical robot" designed for performing stereotactic surgery (SRS) on the brain, head, and neck. This technology was utilized to treat a patient with uveal melanoma.

A study on the effects of methylphenidate in children with ADHD found that treated children had lower corneal endothelial cell counts compared to untreated children and a control group.

Ocular signs may be early indicators of multiple myeloma or relapse, and early recognition and collaboration between hematologists and ophthalmologists can improve outcomes.

Researchers assessed the costs to patients and caregivers in Germany, Bulgaria and the US

This large study sought to determine if daily supplementation with cocoa extract, a source of flavanols, reduces the occurrence or progression of AMD.

The authors examined vascular and neural structures in the eye, assessing the foveal avascular zone and choroidal thickness

One intravitreal injection of the dexamethasone implant in patients with refractory DME induced significant anatomic and functional improvements, but these improvements only lasted for short periods of up to 4 months.

A retrospective study showed that the gender of the ophthalmologist influenced the amount of communication with the patient, and that the pandemic had an impact.