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A recent study reveals that systemic chemotherapy significantly reduces mortality and enucleation rates in retinoblastoma, enhancing patient outcomes.

While the STAR trial showed significant reductions in myopia progression, including over 50% in fast-progressing children, the FDA requires additional evidence to support US approval.

Gildeuretinol has also been evaluated in atrophic age-related macular degeneration, said Philip J. Ferrone, MD

The newest research findings create "tangible benchmarks" for how earlier treatment can lead to better outcomes, said Dr. Kim.

During the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual scientific meeting, the organization shared breaking news and updates from ongoing projects.

The CNPV program was announced by the FDA in June 2025 and offers companies the opportunity to reduce standard application review times from 10–12 months to just 1–2 months.

The topical therapy offers a less invasive approach to corneal cross-linking, with commercial availability anticipated in early 2026.

The investigators noted that this report is the first about subretinal drusenoid deposits in Black and Hispanic patients with age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Singh reported that when technicians understand why they are performing a diagnostic test, they perform better and think critically in patient care situations.

Catch up on this week's highlights in retina.

AAO attendees can preview the new technician training platform on Sunday, October 19.

Data suggests the candidate can reduce the number of injections and treatment burden for patients

The FDA describes the RDEA pilot program as a program to support novel endpoint efficacy development for drugs that treat rare diseases.

This year, 18 presenters will deliver named lectures during the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

A recent study uncovers a novel biomarker for retinal vascular diseases, highlighting the significance of intermittent capillary perfusion in monitoring treatment efficacy.

The video-driven platform will improve workflow, education and engagement, said Inder Paul Singh, MD.

Maximizing treatment based on GA location, lesion progression, and morphologic retinal changes.

The procedure showed positive effects on the electroretinography (ERG) (b-wave, oscillatory potentials), optomotor response, and contrast sensitivity in actively treated eyes compared with controls.

In the latest episode of The Retina TL;DR, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Dr. Duker about a sustained-release tyrosine kinase inhibitor that could redefine the durability and convenience of anti-VEGF therapy.

The EURETINA meeting featured new treatments in gene therapy and innovative implants to enhance patient quality of life.

David R. Lally, MD, discusses promising results from the ARCHER trial on ANX007 for age-related macular degeneration, emphasizing the need for vision-preserving treatments.

Learn how the YOURS Committee empowers young retina specialists through engaging educational initiatives, networking opportunities, and exam preparation resources.

Dr. Kristina Pfau discusses her research on pseudoxanthoma elasticum and the initiatives of EURETINA's Young Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialists Committee.

Catch up on this week's highlights in retina.

Eydenzelt is Celltrion's first FDA-approved biologic product in ophthalmology.

Biomarkers and fine-tuned staging are key to progress in improving retinal care, according to Fanka Gilevska, MD, PhD.

Ultra-high-resolution OCT advances retinal imaging, enabling detailed visualization of disease progression and potential therapeutic effects in eye conditions.

The Phase 1/2 ArMaDa trial is evaluating OCU410 (Ocugen), a gene therapy candidate for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.

Sura-vec is intended to be a potential 1-time treatment consisting of the NAV AAV8 vector, which encodes an antibody fragment designed to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).