It is important that the ophthalmic community redouble our efforts in following patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using optical coherence tomography (OCT) to find the early signs of geographic atrophy (GA).
Dr Marco Zarbin presents his talk from the 2023 ASRS annual meeting, where he explores the impact of disease activity criteria on drug durability estimations in clinical trials and includes a comparative analysis across multiple clinical trials in neovascular AMD (age-related macular degeneration).
Physicians can discover, diagnose, document, treat diseases that might go undetected
Chronic cases can be difficult for retina specialists; treatment is satisfying.
This affordable device allows the view through a slit lamp to be shared in real time or recorded, for teaching and reference purposes.
Proactive communication and leveraging advanced, yet reliable, technologies to maximize efficiency are essential pillars of success.
Retina is a rapidly advancing field with promising research, technology, and treatment areas. Two stand out as particularly exciting.
The use of VR mazes hold an intrinsic advantage compared with physical mazes in the ability to control conditions and test various patterns with reliability, participant safety, and repeatability.
Real-world evidence is growing in importance as a source of information that can help support clinical decision-making when evaluated properly.
Justis Ehlers, MD, FASRS, presented "PER-001, a Long-acting Endothelin Antagonist Intravitreal Implant, Improved Structure and Visual Function in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy," during the 2025 ASRS meeting held in Long Beach, California.
The use of VR mazes hold an intrinsic advantage compared with physical mazes in the ability to control conditions and test various patterns with reliability, participant safety, and repeatability.
Reliable visualization tools, especially those indicated for ocular use, are crucial for success.
Results from expert surveys provide snapshots of our understanding of DME and shed light on where the 0.19-mg FAc implant stands in the current standard of care.
In response to a previously published article, three ophthalmologists present their views on intravitreal pharmacotherapy injections.
Research from the iMIND lab at Duke University.
ABI-201 aims to prevent dry AMD and other retinal disorders in patients.
Kapil Mishra, MD, discusses an overview of radiation retinopathy and its challenges in treating uveal melanoma from his presentation "Radiation Retinopathy: Future Strategies,"
Current options, challenges in developing novel therapies.
A retina specialist shares his presentation from the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting, which describes a study comparing the efficacy of 2 FDA-approved treatments for geographic atrophy based on an anchored matching-adjusted indirect comparison of phase 3 trial findings.
The role of anesthetics in streamlining efficiency and elevating patient care.
According to Dr. Danzig, the DIAMOND trial demonstrates efficacy of OCS-01, a topical drop, in patients with diabetic macular edema.
Panelists discuss how longer-acting treatments will enable extended intervals between visits while requiring careful adjustment of monitoring protocols and clinic workflows to balance reduced treatment burden with maintaining adequate disease surveillance.
Christina Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, explores the viability of postoperative day 0 exams as a substitute for day 1 after vitreoretinal surgery, revealing promising findings.