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Retinal microvasculature on OCTA may predict coronary artery disease risk
Researchers reveal that retinal microvasculature analysis via OCTA may enhance noninvasive cardiovascular risk assessment, potentially improving coronary artery stenosis detection.
Q&A: Andrew G. Lee, MD, shares what every retina specialist should know about neuro-ophthalmology
Andrew G. Lee, MD, shares essential insights on neuro-ophthalmology for retina specialists, emphasizing diagnosis techniques and collaboration with neuro-ops.
Q&A: A look at suprachoroidal avoralstat with Dilsher S. Dhoot at ASRS 2025
Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS, shares insights on avoralstat, a promising treatment for diabetic macular edema, at ASRS 2025.
Topcon acquires IRIS, enhances AI eye screenings
Topcon Healthcare enhances its connected care model by acquiring IRIS, integrating AI for improved diabetic eye disease screening and patient coordination.
EyePoint completes enrollment of LUGANO and LUCIA trials
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals completes enrollment for the LUCIA trial, advancing DURAVYU's potential as a new treatment for wet AMD.
Opus Genetics and Global RDH12 Alliance announce partnership
Opus Genetics partners with the Global RDH12 Alliance to advance gene therapy for inherited retinal disease, aiming for FDA application by late 2025.
Alcon presenting new retina tools, clinical data at ASRS
Notably, Alcon will be providing a demo of the UNIPEXY Gas Delivery System.
CHMP issues positive opinion for Alteogen’s aflibercept biosimilar, EYLUXVI
EYLUXV, a new biosimilar for treating serious eye conditions, gains positive EMA recommendation, promising improved patient access and outcomes.
ASRS 2025: What to expect in Long Beach, California
In preparation for the American Society of Retina Specialist (ASRS) annual meeting being held in Long Beach, California, Modern Retina spoke with Gaurav Shah MD, FASRS, Program Chair of the 2025 event.
Re-Vana and Boehringer Ingelheim enter \$1B collaboration to advance sustained-release eye therapies
Re-Vana Therapeutics and Boehringer Ingelheim forge a $1 billion partnership to develop innovative extended-release therapies for eye diseases, enhancing patient care.
TEASE and SAGA study data to be presented by Alkeus Pharmaceuticals at ASRS 2025
Discover groundbreaking findings on oral gildeuretinol's impact on Stargardt disease at the ASRS 43rd Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California.
Scuba divers and surfers face dual light exposure that may accelerate AMD
Australian researchers highlighted the overlooked ocular risks surfers and divers face from UV and blue light exposure.
Annexon completes enrollment in phase 3 ARCHER II trial of vonaprument for geographic atrophy
Vonaprument has received fast track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration.
NEW DAY trial of ILUVIEN for DME does not meet primary end point; post hoc analysis suggests potential benefits
ANI Pharmaceuticals releases results for ILUVIEN in treating diabetic macular edema.
Retina roundup: July 21 to July 25
Catch up on this week's highlights in retina.
ADX-2191 receives EMA orphan drug designation for inherited retinal dystrophies
Findings from a phase 2 clinical trial support the therapeutic potential of ADX-2191 in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
Phase 3 ARCHER II trial completes enrollment
The phase 3 ARCHER II trial completes enrollment for vonaprument, targeting vision preservation in dry AMD, with results expected in 2026.
AI-powered Eye2Gene uses multimodal imaging to diagnose inherited retinal disease
The platform, developed by University College London and Heidelberg Engineering, demonstrated accuracy and precision in early tests.
Kiora Pharmaceuticals receives patent for KIO-104
Kiora Pharmaceuticals secures a patent for KIO-104, enhancing treatment options for ocular diseases and extending market exclusivity until 2043.
Evaluating ChatGPT-4o's ability to generate reliable retinal fundus images
OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o enhances ophthalmological image generation, producing realistic retinal photographs while highlighting the need for further research in training datasets.
Ocular Therapeutix announces upcoming conference presentations
Ocular Therapeutix to showcase its drug delivery solutions at upcoming ophthalmology conferences.
Role of mucormycosis infection on vision in diabetic patient
Mucormycosis emerges as a critical concern in diabetic patients with sudden vision loss, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Ocugen announces new SAB members and leadership changes
Retina roundup: July 14 to July 18
Moran Eye Center researcher plays role in AI use in eye care
AAVantgarde Bio receives IND clearance for AAVB-039
AAVB-039 advances gene therapy for Stargardt disease, aiming for innovative treatments for inherited retinal disorders.
FDA grants fast track designation to SAR446597
Sanofi's SAR446597 receives FDA fast track designation, offering a promising one-time gene therapy for geographic atrophy and reducing treatment frequency.
Survey data show trends for AMD and DME treatments and future prospects
The survey shows the evolving landscape of nAMD and DME treatments, highlighting physician preferences, payer influences, and the promise of gene therapy advancements.
Apellis announces 5 abstracts to be orally presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting
Presentation highlights include 48-month data from the OAKS and DERBY trials as well as the GALE open-label extension.
Impending US trade tariffs may upend optical industry stability
New tariffs threaten the optical industry, prompting urgent reevaluation of sourcing strategies and pricing as deadlines approach for affected countries.