Lynda Charters

Bothnia Dystrophy generally presents during early childhood; patients have night blindness, progressive visual loss, and subsequent legal blindness.

A case series illuminates neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations, retinal vascular involvement and other pathologies

The research team used spectral-domain OCT and OCT angiography imaging to study the changes in the retinal microvasculature in patients

Focus on collaboration, career development, and innovation

In this study, the investigators retrospectively analyzed the incidence of metastasis in 8,034 patients with uveal melanoma over a 35-year period based on tumor size category.

The growing body of evidence that suggests that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D may be beneficial for preventing and managing RVO.

The authors explained that estimating the number of such visits in the US may help guide research and clinical efforts to optimize outcomes.

Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, described diagnosing and managing these tumors at the National Medical Association annual meeting, Ophthalmology Session in New York.

Ore-ofe O. Adesina, MD, described the advances in diagnostics and therapeutics in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the National Medical Association annual meeting.

The study helped identify predisposing factors for severe SANS in astronauts.

Lens feathering resulting from intraocular gas can interfere with the visualization needed to perform posterior segment surgery

A few studies have highlighted the differences between healthcare professionals with CVD and those with normal color vision.

Novice surgeons affected more than seasoned surgeons

The drug performed well in the various subgroup analyses of patients with and without previous treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME).

The key factor may be the control of inflammation.

A novel formulation may prevent blood vessel growth and vascular leakage in the retina.

Prescriptions with semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Novo Nordisk) are FDA approved to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, respectively.

42nd Annual Meeting in Stockholm, the Venice of the North

Repeated 0.1-ml intravireal injections of lampalizumab, antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits complement factor D, seem to be associated with a low risk of elevated IOP

Fewer faricimab injections needed

How retina specialists are approaching treatment of GA in clinic.

This retrospective real-world evaluation of the drug considered a number of important as-yet-unanswered questions.

To date, only the onset and enlargement of hyperTDs measured using en-face OCT imaging has been validated as a clinical trial endpoint.

The mapping method revealed prominent microscopic abnormalities consistent with DR

Investigators put forth a list of considerations for surgeons ahead of lens removal in pediatric patients

Authors pointed out that understanding this link may aid with genetic counseling or surveillance of affected individuals, potentially contributing to improved management and outcomes.

Investigators undertook a secondary analysis of the effects of long-term, low-dose aspirin in over 3,000 older adults who satisfied the inclusion criteria in the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly–AMD (ASPREE-AMD) study.

Only symptom in 1 case was conjunctivitis.