
From role models to open doors, Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, shares insights on career development, women in ophthalmology, evolving training models, and her work as protocol chair for the DRCR Retina Network’s Protocol AO study.

From role models to open doors, Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, shares insights on career development, women in ophthalmology, evolving training models, and her work as protocol chair for the DRCR Retina Network’s Protocol AO study.

The company noted it expects topline results in June 2026.

Early phase II results show topotecan episcleral chemoplaque offers accessible, localized retinoblastoma treatment with mixed responses, aiming to expand global eye-sparing care.

In the latest episode of The Retina TL;DR with Dr. Weng, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Drs. Do, Lad, and Munk about the LIGHTSITE III trial data behind photobiomodulation and what it means for retina practice.

The trial will evaluate EC-104 fluocinolone acetonide (FA) extended release for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

Explore latest RVO care: faricimab, Eylea HD, and biosimilars that cut injection burden and protect vision from macular edema.


The ongoing GARDian3 study is designed to assess whether a single subretinal administration of OCU410ST can slow structural disease progression in patients with ABCA4-associated retinopathy.

Tattoo ink inflammation increasingly triggers uveitis, often harming vision and requiring systemic steroids.

Images showed that Parkinson’s disease is associated with a thicker photoreceptor nuclear layer and a thinner layer of photoreceptor processes.

FDA fast-tracks RTx-015, an optogenetic gene therapy aiming to restore vision in late-stage retinitis pigmentosa.

MALBEC (NCT07440225) is a randomized, double-masked trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of MK-8748 at 2 dose levels versus control (aflibercept 2mg).

In the JADE trial, OLN324 demonstrated numerically greater visual acuity gains and evidence of sustained retinal drying with fewer retreatments during a treatment-free follow-up period, compared with faricimab.


Three real-world GA cases reveal why early imaging-guided treatment matters, how fast vision can decline, and how to manage CNV risk with anti-VEGF.

The Opti-GAIN study from Complement Therapeutics is assessing the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of CTx001.

Study finds low-vision rehab boosts daily function and quality of life, but exposes gaps in long-term data and diverse research.

Aflibercept briefly reverses severe ROP in tiny preemies, yet nearly half relapse within weeks—prompting laser rescue and renewed safety questions.

New MLSDT functional vision test tracks advanced retinitis pigmentosa better than acuity, supporting future gene and optogenetic therapy endpoints.

Phase 2 ArMaDa data show statistically significant 31% reduction in GA lesion growth with OCU410 at 12 months, with a favorable safety profile supporting phase 3 development.

In the latest episode of The Retina TL;DR with Dr. Weng, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Dr. Dugel about the novel hydrogel-based tyrosine kinase inhibitor platform designed to extend durability and improve long-term outcomes in neovascular AMD.

The trial, sponsored by ONL Therapeutics, aims to enroll approximately 324 patients across sites in Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Study shows RB1-positive infants diagnosed before 9 months face higher fellow-eye retinoblastoma risk, guiding smarter surveillance and de-escalation.

The successful completion and the milestone payment “provide Galimedix with an important operational runway to proceed with plans for additional clinical development in Alzheimer’s disease and other indications."

US eye medication shortages make up a sizable share of active drug shortages and last longer, driven by manufacturing issues, weak generics and unclear causes.

The manufacturer notes that TECNIS PureSee is the first US EDOF IOL cleared by the FDA without contrast sensitivity cautions.

For Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO, an early fascination with retinal disease—sparked during residency and shaped by mentorship and emerging OCT technology—led to a career focused on education and OD-MD collaboration.

The phase 2a study looks at retinal vascular diseases, including wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

FDA greenlights first human trial of SVT-001, a regenerative cell therapy aiming to restore vision for patients with rare familial drusen.
