Ophthalmology

According to data presented this week at the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, being held in Chicago, about three-quarters of medication volume remains in multiuse eye drop bottles tossed in the garbage well before FDA-regulated expiration dates.

Centricity Vision announced new ZEPTOLink enhancements, reducing treatment time by up to 60%. These updates, aimed at improving cataract surgery efficiency and control, will be showcased at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Chicago.

The e-poster came in 2nd place for the August Deutman award at the EURETINA Congress

Ali Erginay, MD, spoke about the important developments in retinal imaging, specifically the Red-Blue-Green (RGB) imaging modalities during his interview with Ophthalmology Times Europe, which took place at the EURETINA 2024 meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, on September 19-22, 2024.

The retina space continues to see new advancements and clinical trial results, many of which are shared at industry conferences throughout the year.

Alfonso Savastano, MD, PhD spoke about the SING-IMT implant during his interview with Ophthalmology Times Europe, which took place at the EURETINA 2024 meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, on September 19-22, 2024.

Taiji Sakamoto, MD, PhD, spoke about being a board member of EURETINA and his motivations to be a part of the cooperative work that is a hallmark of EURETINA. The interview took place at the EURETINA 2024 meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, on September 19-22, 2024.

Enrico Borrelli, MD, FEBO, speaks about opportunities in the retina space

Carl Awh, MD, FASRS, spoke about the presence of members of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) attending the EURETINA meeting and the value of the international community of retina clinicians connecting at meetings around the globe.

Opthea Limited has made changes to the company’s executive leadership in its and notable hires in senior roles.

The acquisition strengthens the company’s rare disease segment, and adds 2 durable commercial assets, Iluvien and Yutiq with significant growth potential, expanding ANI’s foothold in strategic therapeutic area of ophthalmology.

According to the organization, the map and report provide public, professionals and decisionmakers with data on children’s vision issues at the county and state level.

Sujay Jadhav, CEO of Verana Health, a digital health company dedicated to revolutionizing patient care and clinical research through real-world data (RWD), provides an overview of new FDA guidance.

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

The day will be held on October 10. It is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness under the “Love Your Eyes” campaign banner, and is putting children at the center of the campaign.

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.

Hannah Chiu, MD, FRCSC, highlights some of the early benefits of an AI-operated telephone call system for postoperative patient care.

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

Investigators at Shandong Normal University in China discovered that ciliary disassembly in photoreceptors is a significant event in the pathogenesis of retinal degeneration.

The service expands ophthalmological capabilities and enables providers to deliver the gift of sight to patients with complex retinal conditions in Harlem.