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According to the company, EXN407 is the first topical SRPK1 inhibitor to demonstrate both safety and signals of biological response as monotherapy for these indications.

Age-related macular degeneration continues to be a key development area for many pharmaceutical companies as the work to develop new treatment options and present data in the first few months of the year.

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently received a $1 million donation to drive its efforts to successfully transplant a whole eye.

The effort led to the creation of an artificial vitreous body for treating retinal detachment. This solution is based on a natural carbohydrate derived from algae.

The company announced it has entered into a global licensing agreement with ForSeeCon Eye Corp. for the company's ophthalmology pipeline, which includes the medical device Vitargus.

Research around the globe is working not only to develop treatments for AMD, but also to determine risk factors for the disease to help prevent future cases.

According to Alcon, as CMO, Terry Kim, MD, will continue to integrate scientific and clinical priorities across Alcon’s Surgical and Vision Care franchises, with a focus on meeting the needs of patients and eye care practitioners across the globe.

Nicole Bajic, MD, from the Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic shares her insights in preparing patients for the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

A total solar eclipse will cross 15 states on April 8, 2024. Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi shares how to communicate eye safety tips and prepare to treat anyone who does present with solar retinopathy.

2024 is already bringing new research and insights to the forefront of retinal vein occlusion and providing new ways to consider retinal vascular health.

Since its US launch in September 2023, more than 40,000 avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution vials have been distributed to physician practices.

Stargardt disease is the most common inherited retinal dystrophy (causing blurring or loss of central vision) in both adults and children.

The new cohort will add patients living with IRDs caused by mutations in multiple genes to the already existing cohort of patients with IRDs caused by single gene mutations.

In this cohort of 3 adult patients, there was positive safety and efficacy data.

In addition to the primary safety and tolerability endpoints, the study also saw signals of biological response from EXN407

MCO-010 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at week 52.

The European Commission is expected to make a decision about the application before the end of June.

The Phase 2 trial tested whether inhibiting microglia with minocycline might help slow GA expansion and its corresponding vision loss.

The prevalence of AMD features in Republic of Korea Air Force pilots was higher than in other general populations studied.

Solar retinopathy is caused by prolonged or high intensity exposure of the fovea centralis to light energy. Suspected cases of solar retinopathy may require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis, and to eliminate treatable causes for central visual disturbance.

In a recent study led by Steven Pittler, PhD, and his team at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), the role of modifier genes in retinitis pigmentosa type 59 (RP59) was meticulously examined.

The company noted that individuals can purchase the ARx AI headset and register for access to the Seeing AI app through the provided links or download the latest version of the NaviLens app.

Viewing the solar eclipse without proper eye protection can pose hazards, and ophthalmologists can educate patients about the importance of using certified solar viewing glasses or other safe viewing methods.

New members bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors within the ophthalmology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields, further strengthening the Ophthalmology Foundation's mission.

Wang and colleagues conducted a retrospective case series patients with full-thickness macular holes.

Research estimates that the RVO market with see a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%.

With 37 years of clinical trial experience, Peter J. McDonnell, MD, offer some tips.

The investigators explained that the survival rate of patients with retinoblastoma has improved significantly as a result of intra-arterial chemotherapy and enucleation surgery.

After 3 loading doses, the patients were randomly assigned to receive EYP-1901 or continue to receive aflibercept at an 8-week dosing pattern for 32 weeks.