Authors


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.


Ferhina S. Ali, MD, MPH

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Encouraging a Preservation Mindset in GA: Overcoming Hesitation and Embracing Innovation

Panelists discuss how they encourage hesitant colleagues to adopt geographic atrophy therapies by emphasizing the importance of staying current with clinical trial data, starting with highly motivated patients who mirror trial populations, and express excitement about the future of precision medicine through biomarker-guided treatment selection, advanced imaging with artificial intelligence integration, late-stage trials targeting vision as primary end points, and innovative approaches like gene therapy and cell therapy that may eventually restore vision.


Martin David Harp

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STAAR Surgical files definitive proxy statement on pending merger with Alcon

In addition to the proxy statement, STAAR has reached out to all stockholders to ask for their vote to adopt the merger agreement.


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


Ferhina S. Ali, MD, MPH

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OSN New York Retina 2024: Understanding how next-generation anti-VEGFs perform in real-world settings compared to trials

Ferhina S. Ali, MD, discussed the real-world efficacy and durability of next-generation anti-VEGF agents like faricimab and aflibercept 8 mg, emphasizing how large-scale data offers insights into their performance and safety beyond clinical trials.


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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The Retina TL;DR: Rethinking retinal detachment repair with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD

In the debut episode of The Retina TL;DR, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD, about PYK-2101, a biodegradable retinal sealant designed to replace gas and oil tamponades.


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.


Ethan James

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Can AI explain AMD to patients?

Patients weigh in on the value of provider communication.


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.


Kassi Filkins

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Belite Bio concludes phase 3 DRAGON study for Stargardt disease

Belite Bio completes its phase 3 trial for tinlarebant, a potential first treatment for Stargardt disease, with results expected in late 2025.



Sumit Sharma, MD

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Improving vitrectomy outcomes and patient care in academic and private settings

Reliable visualization tools, especially those indicated for ocular use, are crucial for success.


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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Impact of Durable Therapies on Patients and Clinics and Monitoring Strategies

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.


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).


Alessandro Berni, MD

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New guidelines boost choriocapillaris imaging in AMD with SS-OCTA

Compensation techniques in swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography improve accuracy by correcting signal loss from drusen and other artifacts.


Amir H. Kashani, MD, PhD

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Q&A: Amir Kashani on biomarkers for Alzheimer disease

OCT-A angiography can help reveal early neurodegenerative disease signs, offering a noninvasive method for identifying high-risk patients through retinal analysis.


Advertorial

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

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Tony Stefater, MD, PhD

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The Retina TL;DR: Rethinking retinal detachment repair with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD

In the debut episode of The Retina TL;DR, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD, about PYK-2101, a biodegradable retinal sealant designed to replace gas and oil tamponades.


Louis Cicchini, PhD

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The future promise of advanced therapies in ophthalmology

Cell and gene therapies in development for unmet needs.


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.


Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD

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Q&A: A look at suprachoroidal avoralstat with Dilsher S. Dhoot at ASRS 2025

Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS, shares insights on avoralstat, a promising treatment for diabetic macular edema, at ASRS 2025.


Victor Gonzalez, MD

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Victor Gonzalez, MD, shares research findings on vision restoration in patients with retinitis pigmentosa

Dr. Gonzalez shares 126-week topline results from the REMAIN study, assessing optogenetic therapy MCO-010 (Nanoscope Therapeutics).


Robin Vora, MD

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The future of retina: New targets and more durable solutions

Among the promising areas of retinal disease research are innovative approaches targeting pan-vascular endothelial growth factor inhibition.


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.

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