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Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna are focusing on how the retina can be used as a prognostic marker. Analyses revealed that retinal layer thinning as a result of an MS relapse predicts the severity of future relapses and the likelihood of disability.

Investigators concluded that patients who are cognitively healthy with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer disease may exhibit changes in retinal tissue that correlate with brain changes.

A multi-institutional effort led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania is taking steps to develop an effective technique to regenerate photoreceptors cells and restore sight in patients with vision disorders.

The discovery of molecular signatures of age-related macular degeneration will help with better diagnosis and treatment of this progressive eye disease.

While the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the potential of utilizing artificial intelligence in screening for diabetic retinopathy, improvements are still needed as a results of the number of images that are ungradable.

Eyes of mice lacking protective protein show signs similar to age-related macular degeneration.

The effects of cataract surgery are generally evaluated based on improvements in vision, but investigators sought to identify if the structures in the back of the eye were affected as well.

The American Society of Retina Specialists held its 40th Annual Meeting in New York, New York, from July 13-16, 2022. While data was presented for all topics in retina, new revelations in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic macular edema dominated the conversation.

The 40th annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists is scheduled for July 13-16, 2022, in New York.

Genetic and clinical research reveals new type of macular dystrophy, a cause of central vision loss.

With clearer imaging and enhanced resolution, the new OCT approach could improve medical diagnostic imaging.

Yasha S. Modi, MD, discusses his best tips and tricks for finding and diagnosing infectious uveitis.

Retina Technologies Inc. is working on a modular digital vision screening platform it says will provide vision testing for the early detection of eye disorders.

In a patient survey, 66% of respondents said AI plays a large role in their diagnosis and treatment and thought it was important.

Results from our recent poll regarding Retina World Congress 2022 attendance indicate that while many retina specialists will attend the Congress, the majority will not be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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.

A poll for retina specialists regarding their attendance at the 2022 Retina World Congress in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This poll is now closed.

A poll for retina specialists regarding their attendance at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2022 Meeting in Denver, Colorado. This poll is now closed.

A multifaceted evaluation that includes ultra-widefield imaging can reveal new information and influence treatment decisions.

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the procedure required adjustments.

Researchers from the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Bonn and Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen suggest that assessments of the eye’s retina could help to detect a loss of brain substance, ie “brain atrophy.” The findings are based on data from the Rhineland Study.

Investigators identified that patients with moderate and severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia have decreased central retinal vascular density compared with patients who were asymptomatic/paucisymptomatic or control subjects.

Technology that allows consistent monitoring could be useful tools in 2022—and may be the key to tracking nAMD progression in fellow eyes among patients who have had intervals extended due to new technology.

Presenters at the conference provided new evidence about detecting geography atrophy and wet and dry AMD early and predicting disease progression. Investigators are also focused on finding cures for inherited retinal diseases.

Investigators at the Eye Clinic, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy, found that the appearance of the retina and optic disc was associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Researchers know that parts of the retina are considered as biomarkers for Alzheimer disease, but the team from Otago’s Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit in New Zealand have been investigating the retina’s potential to indicate cognitive change earlier in life.

Spect’s mobile device will enable providers to conduct critical eye screenings anywhere in a matter of minutes.

Investigators search for a link between transient ischemic attacks and changes in the retina.

Work by a team of investigators is shedding light on the severity for gene variants and establishing outcome measures for therapeutic trials.