Modern Retina Staff Reports

A panel of retina specialists review new and emerging treatments in neovascular AMD and DME, highlighting high-dose aflibercept and KSI-301. Which emerging treatments are you most interested in?

A panel of retina experts discussed the challenges presented in the management of DME. Which do you think is the biggest of these challenges?

A panel of retina specialists weighed in on the dosing intervals when using of faricimab for the treatment of neovascular AMD in the clinical practice setting. Do you agree with them?

A panel of esteemed retina specialists recently delved into innovative therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, focusing on personalized treatment, telemedicine, and the ongoing quest for advancements.

Nominations for the 2023 awards will close July 31, 2023.

A poll for retina specialists: Let us know if you will attend the 14th annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

A poll for retina specialists: Let us know if you will be logging on for this annual Bascom Palmer Eye Institute symposium, which will be held virtually on February 10 and 11, 2023.

Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the international day of awareness is a reminder to "love your eyes."

A poll for retina specialists regarding their attendance at the 2022 American Society of Retina Specialists 40th Annual Scientific Meeting in New York City, New York. This poll is now closed.

According to the ALOFT study, patients demonstrate improved long-term vision in real-world setting after wet AMD conversion compared to current standard of care.

Dr. Stacy Pineles discusses the additional degree opportunities within the residency program at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA.

At Angiogenesis, Dr. David Brown presented the Phase 2 results of the CANDELA study for high dose aflibercept 8 milligram for wet AMD; here, he discusses those results.

NGM621 is a monoclonal antibody product candidate engineered to potently inhibit complement C3 for the treatment of patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Katherine Talcott discusses baseline factors—CST thickness, hemoglobin A1C, and baseline vision—and their effects on DME resolution.

Cleveland Eye Bank Foundation (CEBF) will feature nine researchers from three eye institutions on February 15, from 3 to 5 pm Eastern, for its second annual virtual vision research symposium.

Ted Leng, MD, discusses his presentation, “Variations in Vitreoretinal Physician Utilization of Ancillary Testing: An IRIS Registry Analysis” during Retina Specialty Day at AAO 2021.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

Under terms of the agreement, ImprimisRx to assume full responsibility for US sales and marketing activities for Dexycu.

Dr. McDonnell highlights inspiring moments from the 2021 annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, along with a look ahead to next year’s conference in Chicago.

According to the organization, the goal is to highlight and address the diverse and critical vision and eye health needs of children and to improve outcomes through advocacy, public health, education, and awareness.

Peter J. McDonnell, MD, shares some of many highlights from this year’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans.

At the 2021 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, Penny Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, discussed data from the ARMOR study and its effects on treating ophthalmic infections, such as endophthalmitis.

EyeCon co-chairs Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, discuss the virtual conference and its relevance to ophthalmologists across the country.

Jay Duker, MD, discusses EYP-1901, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ sustained-release anti-VEGF drug for the treatment of wet AMD.

At AAO 2021, Aerie Pharmaceuticals presented the results of their phase 2b clinical trial of AR-15512, a TRPM8 antagonist, for the treatment of dry eye.

The Children’s Vision Equity Alliance was created to improve access in children’s vision and eye health, working to advance equity in children’s vision and eye health through education, policies and partnerships.

Verana Health showcases the VeraQ quality measures dashboard for the IRIS registry report at AAO 2021.

Mohamed Abou Shousha, MD, PhD, discusses Heru’s wearable AI-powered diagnostic devices at AAO 2021.

Sunir J. Garg, MD, speaks on the influence of COVID-19 universal face masking on the risk of endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti-VEGF injections.

VUITY, the first and only approved eye drop to treat age-related blurry near vision, provides opportunities for patients looking for spectacle independence.