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New research links diffuse-trickling patterns in fundus autofluorescence to increased ellipsoidal zone loss, highlighting potential biomarkers for rapid geographic atrophy progression.

The cross sector initiative that intends to drive a shift from reactive to proactive health care by leveraging ocular data through the means of oculomics.

The results of an investigation into iRORA identified a wide spectrum of fundus autofluorescence patterns that corresponded with iRORA lesions and that those patterns were associated with conversion to cRORA over time.

The designation is based off previously reported phase 3 data from the ongoing DRAGON trial.

Retina specialist Priya Vakharia, MD, reveals promising ANX007 trial results, showing potential to prevent vision loss in geographic atrophy.

The system was taught quality standards by being fed more than 1400 images from different parts of the retina taken by adaptive-optics ophthalmoscopy.

Susvimo is the first and only FDA-approved, continuous delivery treatment shown to maintain vision in people with DR with just one refill every 9 months.

The recent study details the diagnostic value of a multimodal model utilizing both types of biomarkers when compared to unimodal models.

DREAM is an acronym for deep imaging depth, rapid sweeping speed, extensive scan range, accurate results, and multimodal imaging capabilities.

In total, 613,690 images used for screening were included in the study.

Lineage Cell Therapeutics will be presenting data on the safety and tolerability of RG6501 (OpRegen) for the treatment of geographic atrophy, secondary to age-related macular degeneration during the upcoming Clinical Trials at the Summit 2025 meeting.

Ophthalmologist Tarek Hassan introduces new surgical approach for proliferative vitreoretinopathy, using precise small retinotomies instead of extensive retinal removal to improve patient outcomes.

Ultra-wide field imaging shows nonperfusion and leakage independently predict diabetic retinopathy progression, suggesting earlier treatment with anti-VEGF or photocoagulation may prevent complications.

Financing will fund phase 1b trials evaluating its lead candidate, THN391, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetic macular edema (DME).

Kriya Therapeutics presented preclinical data on its gene therapy candidate for the treatment of geographic atrophy.

Ashvattha Therapeutics announced positive interim phase 2 results for migaldendranib for the treatment of AMD and DME.

Four-year study shows faricimab in treat-and-extend regimen maintains vision for diabetic macular edema patients with significantly fewer injections over time.

SYL1801 is a treatment for neovascular macular degeneration administered via eye drops.

A recent analysis reveals a strong link between photoreceptor health and visual function in geographic atrophy, emphasizing the importance of EZ integrity.

Valeda met the primary end point in the US LIGHTSIDE III trial, improving the best corrected visual acuity in patients for 24 months of >5 letters or equivalent to 1 line improvement on the eye chart, according to the company.

Kapil Mishra, MD, discusses an overview of radiation retinopathy and its challenges in treating uveal melanoma from his presentation "Radiation Retinopathy: Future Strategies,"

A recent study reveals how geographic atrophy affects patients' vision and quality of life, highlighting their coping strategies and need for better resources.

Duke professor Sharon Fekrat, MD, discusses AI-driven ophthalmology with smartphone diagnostics and robotic procedures, emphasizing global collaboration and innovative medical research.

New research reveals how low blood sugar can damage the retina in diabetes, highlighting potential treatments targeting specific proteins to prevent vision loss.

Palatin Technologies reveals groundbreaking preclinical results on melanocortin agonists, showcasing their potential to combat diabetic retinopathy and preserve vision.

Alfredo Sadun, MD, PhD, details a fascinating outcome from a gene therapy in development for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.

The company shared results from the AAVB-081 clinical program and AAVB-039 preclinical program at ARVO.

The biomarkers are especially crucial for patients with lupus nephritis.

Post hoc analysis of GATHER1 and GATHER2 showed that reduced EZ-RPE central subfield thickness is a strong predictor of greater future vision loss.