Ophthalmology

During the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, Dilsher Dhoot, MD, reported the results of the KESTREL and KITE in which brolucizumab was compared with aflibercept for treating diabetic macular edema.

John B. Miller, MD, discusses widefield swept-source OCTA and its use in monitoring biomarkers in diabetic retinopathy.

Ash Abbey, MD, discusses the COED trial, testing the efficacy of combining steroid and anti-VEGF therapy in patients with diabetic macular edema.

Results from our recent poll regarding AAO 2021 attendance indicate that most ophthalmologists and retina specialists plan to participate in the Annual Meeting in-person.

At ASRS, David Brown, MD, reported positive results at the head-to-head endpoints of KESTREL and KITE, but with continuing concerns about inflammation.

Dr. Timothy G. Murray discusses the 5-year follow-up data from a large, consecutive case series of combined anterior and posterior segment surgery and the benefits of a single procedure for the recovery of vision and decreased risk.

Organizations are urging consumers to be aware of insurance policies that can limit their access to sight-saving procedures and treatments.

Allergan developed VUITY, which it noted is the first and only FDA-approved eye drop to treat presbyopia.

Options facilitate increased durability for patients with retinal degeneration.

Dr. Jorge Calzada shares his methods for treating diabetic macular edema with MicroPulse Laser and anti-VEGF injections.

Underlying autoimmune disease alters uveitis therapy.

Confronting issues unique to aging may lead to better outcomes.

Nathan Steinle, MD, discusses top-line results of the OAKS and DERBY trials, testing the efficacy of pegcetacoplan for the treatment of geographic atrophy.

A team of investigators from the University of Michigan may have unlocked a potential new recipe for counteracting the impact that COVID-19 has on patients with underlying disease processes such as type 2 diabetes.

The Cleveland Clinic named Rishi Singh, MD, president of the Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South hospitals in Martin County, Florida.

Carl Regillo, MD, takes us through the history of the port delivery system, from ideation to FDA approval.

The Academy's annual meeting is set for November 12 to 15 in New Orleans.

The investigators reported the following most prominent cognitive deficits: processing speed, executive functioning, and phonemic fluency among others.

XIPERE, the first therapy utilizing the suprachoroidal space, demonstrates rapid efficacy, durable benefit, and favorable safety profile.

Susvimo, previously called the Port Delivery System with ranibizumab, is a first-of-its-kind therapeutic approach for wet AMD and may help people with the disease maintain their vision with as few as two treatments per year.

Dr. Victor Gonzalez discusses his presentation at ASRS, regarding 0.19mg fluocinolone acetonide implants in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients.

Nimesh Patel, MD, discusses his presentation entitled, "Scleral-Sutured Intraocular Lens Dislocations Secondary to Eyelet Fractures" at ASRS.

Luminopia One is one of few digital therapeutics to receive FDA approval via the de novo pathway, and it is the first for amblyopia, and for a neuro-visual disorder in general.

In his presentation at ASRS 2021, Dr. Michael Singer divulges the results of the phase 2 study of formulations used to decrease macular edema in patients with retinal vein occlusion.

Leo Kim, MD, PhD, discusses his presentation at ASRS 2021, entitled "Rho-kinase inhibition on an in vitro patient-derived model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy."

Investigators find that long-term ocular complications require further observation.

The development-stage biotechnology company Omega Therapeutics is teaming up with Stanford University to investigate therapies for ocular diseases via control of specific ocular disease genes.

On October 14, we celebrate World Sight Day by pledging to receive annual eye exams, preventing or slowing vision loss, and showing love for our eyes.

Today marks World Sight Day, an annual day of awareness intended to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this year’s call is for everyone to “Love Your Eyes.”

A review of studies, presentations and discussions at ASRS 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.