Ophthalmology

Retinal vascular change or degeneration already has been associated with Alzheimer and Parkinson disease, and the findings suggest that neurologic diseases impact ocular health.

The drug has been reported previously to cause neuropathy and hypersensitivity reactions in breast cancer patients.

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

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.

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

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

New research reveals subretinal drusenoid deposits as potential indicators of serious heart disease, highlighting the need for ophthalmologists to screen patients effectively.

Neurotech partners with Cencora for the U.S. launch of ENCELTO, the first FDA-approved treatment for MacTel, enhancing patient access and support.

A large international study reported a genetic link between schizophrenia and retinal status.

A two-way foot bridge between eye care and mental health.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown reshaped how the world gathers, here's how some of ophthalmology’s leading associations are still applying lessons forged in crisis.

Industry leaders discuss the impact of rising tariffs on vision care costs, advocating for policy changes to ensure affordable access to essential eyewear.

Authors defined metabolic syndrome as “the set of factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, such as hypertension, central obesity, insulin resistance, and atherogenic dyslipidemia.”

Phase I/II safety and efficacy study currently enrolling.

Although it improved interdisciplinary communication, ongoing review and safety monitoring are necessary for successful clinical implementation.

A study found that children with early-onset atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing uveitis and should be closely monitored for its onset.

The ZAP-X system is described by researchers as a "dedicated, self-contained, and self-shielded surgical robot" designed for performing stereotactic surgery (SRS) on the brain, head, and neck. This technology was utilized to treat a patient with uveal melanoma.

A study on the effects of methylphenidate in children with ADHD found that treated children had lower corneal endothelial cell counts compared to untreated children and a control group.

Ocular signs may be early indicators of multiple myeloma or relapse, and early recognition and collaboration between hematologists and ophthalmologists can improve outcomes.

A retrospective study showed that the gender of the ophthalmologist influenced the amount of communication with the patient, and that the pandemic had an impact.

Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, MD, Denise Loya-Garcia, MD, PhD, and Vishal Raval, MD, were announced as the recipients and will receive a $3,000 honorarium.

The award honors Ludwig von Sallmann, MD, a “distinguished international ophthalmologist and ophthalmic investigator whose contributions greatly increased the basic and clinical understanding of vision and ophthalmology.”

A total of 43 patients who recovered from the SARS-CoV-2 infection with mild pneumonia were included along with 45 healthy individuals.

Prevent Blindness will be sharing a variety of free educational resources to the public and professionals during the awareness week, which will be held February 24, 2025, through March 2, 2025.