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Elana Meer, BA

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COVID-19 pandemic highlights the power of electronic health records

Electronic health records may be the future of practice management.



Hattie Hayes

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NMA 2024: Outgoing ophthalmology chair Fasika Woreta, MD, sums up this year in cornea

Fasika Woreta, MD, discussed the Roman-Barnes lecture and the cornea care landscape ahead of the National Medical Association meeting.


David Hutton

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Prevent Blindness kicks off World Sight Day activities with congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, partnerships and vision screening events nationwide

Prevent Blindness is planning a series of events and program partnerships leading up to World Sight Day on Oct. 10, 2024.


Karl G. Csaky, MD, PhD

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High-resolution multimodal imaging is key in dry AMD therapeutic development, future management

In an attempt to halt the progression of dry AMD and geographic atrophy, the use of high-resolution optical coherence tomography becomes pivotal.


Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

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Effectiveness Of Pegcetacoplan In Preserving Visual Function In Geographic Atrophy

Dr Charles Wykoff presents the results of a post hoc microperimetry analysis from the OAKS study demonstrating the effectiveness of pegcetacoplan in preserving visual function.


Chirag Jhaveri, MD

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Clinical Implications of Port Delivery System in Retinal Diseases

Closing out his discussion on the port delivery system in retinal diseases, Chirag Jhaveri, MD, considers how this approach has impacted the treatment landscape.


Jorge Monasterio Bel, MD

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Vitrectomy: Is higher speed always better?

Physicians should consider hydrodynamic cavitation when performing this procedure.


Modern Retina Staff Reports

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Poll: Most anticipated emerging therapies in neovascular AMD and DME

A panel of retina specialists review new and emerging treatments in neovascular AMD and DME, highlighting high-dose aflibercept and KSI-301. Which emerging treatments are you most interested in?


Marc de Smet, MD, PhD

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Pearls for maintaining quality, safety in retina clinics amid a pandemic

To maintain treatment quality and patient and staff safety in the SARS-CoV-2 era, it is important to minimize clinic visits and maximize the use of imaging modalities. In addition, extending treatment intervals with longer-acting agents is key to maximizing safety and patients’ vision outcomes.


Martin David Harp

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Merck and EyeBio announce initiation of phase 2b/3 BRUNELLO trial evaluating MK-3000 for DME

MK-3000, formally known as EYE103, is an investigational, potentially first-in-class tetravalent, tri-specific antibody that acts as an agonist of the Wnt signaling pathway.


Dr. Luca Rossetti

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Setting a New Standard in Automated Tracked Perimetry

Innovative new features build on the benefits of the iCare COMPASS Automated Perimeter


Murtaza Adam, MD

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A case of a 79-year-old pseudophakic patient with AMD and rapidly progressing GA

The final case is presented by Dr Adam, showcasing a 79-year old patient with multiple diagnoses and rapid progression of geographic atrophy.


Sheryl Stevenson

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WIO 2024: An educator's perspective on shattering glass ceilings in ophthalmology

Fasika Woreta, MD, spoke about shattering glass ceilings in ophthalmology, highlighting the importance of diversity, mentorship, and empowering women in leadership roles within the field during her WIO Honorary Lecture and Award.


John H. Merey, MD

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Ophthalmologist shares his story on Holocaust Remembrance Day

John H. Merey, MD, possibly one of the last Holocaust survivors still in the practice of ophthalmology, shares his story.


Caesar K. Luo, MD, FACS, FASRS

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Searching for durable therapies for diabetic macular edema amid the pandemic

Patients’ reluctance to visit a clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing retina specialists to optimize therapy.



Albert J. Augustin, MD

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Optimizing Care For Patients With Retinal Disorders

Key takeaways from a discussion on the management of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and inherited retinal disease and insight regarding what to look forward to as the field advances.


Michael A. Singer, MD

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Exploring cryopreserved amniotic membrane following intravitreal injection

CAM encourages corneal healing in patients with ocular surface disease.


David Lally, MD

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Sustained-release anti-inflammatory therapy is valuable in noninfectious uveitis

Long-term sustained-release therapy pays off in management of chronic, vision-threatening disease.



John Kitchens, MD

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Implementing Higher Molar Dose in Your Clinical Practice

John Kitchens, MD, and Peter Kaiser, MD, discuss drug duration, accelerating dosing intervals, and other pearls for aflibercept dosing in wet AMD.


Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO

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DR/DME: Ongoing Clinical Trials and New Diagnostic Tools

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, and Rishi Singh, MD, discuss new and upcoming clinical trials, investigational therapies, and diagnostic tools for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME).


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Broadening the benefits of iCare EIDON retinal imaging with the new Ultra-Wide Field Module

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Fred Crawford, MD

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Successful treatment of bilateral diffuse Uveal melanocytic proliueration with plasmapheresis

Nonetheless,BDUMP remains a rare condition with fewer than 60 cases documented in literature.


Patrizia Busatto, MD

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IOL designed for AMD offers hope for patients

Examining an intraocular implant that can sharpen vision for patients as disease progresses.


Tunde Peto, MD, PhD

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Creating the best care environment for patients with diabetic eye disease

Tunde Peto, MD, PhD, discusses her presentation on providing the best virtual care for patients with diabetic eye disease at EURETINA 2021.


Daniel F. Kiernan, MD, FACS

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Why wait? The data show administering steroids to DME patients with good vision leads to long-term success

A review of the phase 4 PALADIN data show that steroid-eluting implants lead to good vision, safe outcomes, and reduced burden in patients with DME.


Mike Hennessy Sr, Founder and Chairman, MJH Life Sciences

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Saving the world: Pharmaceutical innovation in nine months

The COVID-19 vaccine, and the speed at which it was developed, is the medical breakthrough of our lifetimes.


Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD

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Optimizing Care For Patients With Retinal Disorders

Key takeaways from a discussion on the management of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and inherited retinal disease and insight regarding what to look forward to as the field advances.

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