A key distinction between patients seen in the clinic vs those enrolled in clinical trials has to do with characteristics dictated by the trial’s inclusion/exclusion criteria.
While operating on a patient with chronic uveitis presents some challenges, there are a few pearls that may increase success.
Researchers introduce a multistage dual-branch network to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Experts conclude the series with the hope that longer-acting agents will lead to better real-world outcomes for patients, mirroring clinical trial results and potentially preventing vision loss, especially in countries with limited access to healthcare.
Clinical benefit of complement inhibition has been demonstrated in clinical trials, but there are possible consequences to consider.
MonacoPro, the next evolution of Monaco from Optos, retains the powerful ultra-widefield SLO and spectral domain imaging while adding additional key product features.
Minimizing clinic visits, maximizing use of imaging modalities are key
The plan is intended to upgrade Vitagrus’ manufacturing process so that it can ultimately handle the global market supply.
Nonetheless,BDUMP remains a rare condition with fewer than 60 cases documented in literature.
Compensation techniques in swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography improve accuracy by correcting signal loss from drusen and other artifacts.
Ramiro Ribeiro, MD, PhD, shares insights from the ongoing research tyrosine kinase inhibitors for AMD and DME.
A multifaceted evaluation that includes ultra-widefield imaging can reveal new information and influence treatment decisions.
Easier, more accessible functional studies have been made possible
When we discuss trial participation with patients, we stress that the goal of these studies is to obtain better visual outcomes and ease the treatment burden.
Zhang’s journey as the first retina optometrist in Colorado
Electronic health records may be the future of practice management.
Panelists discuss how novel intravitreal agents faricimab and high-dose aflibercept 8mg offer potential advantages in treating retinal diseases through their extended durability and dual mechanism of action.
In the European Union and the United Kingdom, aflibercept 8mg (Eylea HD in the US) is currently approved for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
In this study, researchers examine immune mechanisms in ocular diseases like uveitis, AMD, DR, and GO, highlighting microglial roles, targeted therapies, and promising advances in immunotherapy.
In an attempt to halt the progression of dry AMD and geographic atrophy, the use of high-resolution optical coherence tomography becomes pivotal.
Dr Charles Wykoff presents the results of a post hoc microperimetry analysis from the OAKS study demonstrating the effectiveness of pegcetacoplan in preserving visual function.
Neovascular macular degeneration is multifactorial, which requires future agents to target multiple pathways.
A look at the current state of AI in diabetic eye disease and where the future may take us.
Henderson’s presentation touches on the shift in medical education from traditional learning to AI and robotics.
Closing out his discussion on the port delivery system in retinal diseases, Chirag Jhaveri, MD, considers how this approach has impacted the treatment landscape.
Physicians should consider hydrodynamic cavitation when performing this procedure.