Ophthalmology

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

During a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, Veeral Sheth, MD, presented research that found faricimab, a bispecific monoclonal antibody, provided sustained retinal stability in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) compared with other retinal treatments.

Speaking at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, Ines Lains, MD, PhD, explained that the mechanisms of AMD progression currently remain poorly understood and the tools to predict and halt progression are limited.

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

Ajay Kuriyan, MD, discusses his poster at AAO, "Fluctuations in central subfield thickness associated with worse visual outcomes in patients with diabetic macular edema in clinical trial setting."

In a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, Nathan Hall, BS, MS, pointed out that an epidemiologic analysis of malignant ocular surface tumors found significant differences in geographic prevalence rates in the United States.

During a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting, Denise Freitas, MD, reported that the ocular findings in infants with congenital Zika virus syndrome were similar among the affected infants and occurred frequently. The most prevalent of the findings was optic nerve pallor.

Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, speaking at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, noted that small misalignments in the plunger can lead to possible overdosing.

Felipe Medeiros, MD, in a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, noted that a phase 3 clinical extension study of the bimatoprost implant found that patients’ IOP was lowered and stayed low with no additional treatment or changes in their visual fields.

tPA treatment could provide benefits for patients with central retinal artery occlusion.

ImprimisRx President John Saharek shares an update on a few of the company's latest products during AAO 2021.

During the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting in New Orleans, Dilsher Dhoot, MD, reported the results of the KESTREL and KITE in which brolucizumab was compared with aflibercept for treating diabetic macular edema.

John B. Miller, MD, discusses widefield swept-source OCTA and its use in monitoring biomarkers in diabetic retinopathy.

Ash Abbey, MD, discusses the COED trial, testing the efficacy of combining steroid and anti-VEGF therapy in patients with diabetic macular edema.

Results from our recent poll regarding AAO 2021 attendance indicate that most ophthalmologists and retina specialists plan to participate in the Annual Meeting in-person.

At ASRS, David Brown, MD, reported positive results at the head-to-head endpoints of KESTREL and KITE, but with continuing concerns about inflammation.

Dr. Timothy G. Murray discusses the 5-year follow-up data from a large, consecutive case series of combined anterior and posterior segment surgery and the benefits of a single procedure for the recovery of vision and decreased risk.

Organizations are urging consumers to be aware of insurance policies that can limit their access to sight-saving procedures and treatments.

Allergan developed VUITY, which it noted is the first and only FDA-approved eye drop to treat presbyopia.

Options facilitate increased durability for patients with retinal degeneration.

Dr. Jorge Calzada shares his methods for treating diabetic macular edema with MicroPulse Laser and anti-VEGF injections.

Underlying autoimmune disease alters uveitis therapy.

Confronting issues unique to aging may lead to better outcomes.

Nathan Steinle, MD, discusses top-line results of the OAKS and DERBY trials, testing the efficacy of pegcetacoplan for the treatment of geographic atrophy.

A team of investigators from the University of Michigan may have unlocked a potential new recipe for counteracting the impact that COVID-19 has on patients with underlying disease processes such as type 2 diabetes.

The Cleveland Clinic named Rishi Singh, MD, president of the Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South hospitals in Martin County, Florida.

Carl Regillo, MD, takes us through the history of the port delivery system, from ideation to FDA approval.

The Academy's annual meeting is set for November 12 to 15 in New Orleans.

The investigators reported the following most prominent cognitive deficits: processing speed, executive functioning, and phonemic fluency among others.

XIPERE, the first therapy utilizing the suprachoroidal space, demonstrates rapid efficacy, durable benefit, and favorable safety profile.