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During a presentation at the EURETINA 2021 Virtual Congress, José-Alain Sahel, MD, explains that optogenetics involves the use of artificial photoreceptors from specific retinal cells to restore vision by transferring a gene that encodes for a light-sensitive protein that causes neuronal cells to respond to light stimulation.

This conference titled, “The Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew Sooner,” is the brainchild of Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, who has had the foresight to help young ophthalmologists negotiate the choppy waters of a new practice.

Treating the disease can be a challenge, and at the EURETINA 2021 Virtual Congress, Chekitaan Singh, MD, discussed a case study detailing the care of a patient who had already lost vision in one eye from a similar issue.

Speaking during the EURETINA 2021 Virtual Congress, Marta Belmonte-Grau, MD, discussed the potential risk for posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery.

Amid a surging COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmologists in the path of Hurricane Ida are now dealing with the storm's impact.

Dr. Jorge Calzada's diabetic macular edema blog dives into his successful treatment of DME with MicroPulse.

Organization looks to improve global eye care through ophthalmic education.

Mark Breazzano, MD, discusses his views on the future of telehealth for ophthalmologists and retina specialists.

Mark Breazzano, MD, discusses his research into the decrease in urgent and emergent procedures in ophthalmology, how he's handling it in his practice, and how to make patients more comfortable coming in to receive care.

A new study reveals that children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have an increased risk of eye problems.

Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact as a team of German scientists has developed a small, lab-grown brain cell cluster that developed fundamental eye structures.

Approval may inspire increased vaccination effort.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued a guidance this week requiring all in-person attendees at its annual meeting Nov. 12-15 in New Orleans to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

The American Society of Retina Specialists is gearing up for its 39th annual scientific meeting Oct. 8-12 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

Programming includes 16 EURETINA sessions; 22 symposia; 44 instructional courses; 85 hours of content, and more than 300 speakers.

Dr. Mark Breazzano discusses pandemic-related patient hesitancy and how retina specialists can help.

Investigators uncovered evidence that CaMKII could prove to be a desirable therapeutic target for vision preservation in conditions that damage the axons and somas of retinal ganglion cells.

Outlook Therapeutics completes Phase 3 NORSE TWO safety and efficacy trial for ONS-5010, an investigational ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for treatment of wet AMD.

The U.S. FDA granted orphan drug designation to ADX-2191, methotrexate for intravitreal injection, as treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.

If approved, Genentech’s treatment of faricimab will be the first and only medicine targeting two distinct pathways, Ang-2 and VEGF-A, that often cause retinal diseases that may cause vision loss.

With orphan drug and fast track status, Neurotech plans to seek FDA approval for its NT-501 Implant platform late next year.

Investigators have found that 78% of neovascular AMD cases have been detected using the PHP home monitoring system.

A team of investigators used corneal confocal microscopy to identify corneal nerve damage in cases of long COVID-19.

Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc. has dosed its first patient in a late-stage Phase 2b trial of a gene therapy that delivers multi-characteristic opsin to retinal cells.

A team of investigators found that the retina may offer signs of COVID-19 infection before symptoms present.

Physicians should hospitalize ON patients to prevent blindness, possible death.

Knowledge of tools used in data interpretation helps clinicians trust accuracy of findings.

As the Fourth of July approaches, ophthalmologists warn patients to exercise caution with fireworks.