Ophthalmology

Susvimo, previously called the Port Delivery System with ranibizumab, is a first-of-its-kind therapeutic approach for wet AMD and may help people with the disease maintain their vision with as few as two treatments per year.

Dr. Victor Gonzalez discusses his presentation at ASRS, regarding 0.19mg fluocinolone acetonide implants in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients.

Nimesh Patel, MD, discusses his presentation entitled, "Scleral-Sutured Intraocular Lens Dislocations Secondary to Eyelet Fractures" at ASRS.

Luminopia One is one of few digital therapeutics to receive FDA approval via the de novo pathway, and it is the first for amblyopia, and for a neuro-visual disorder in general.

In his presentation at ASRS 2021, Dr. Michael Singer divulges the results of the phase 2 study of formulations used to decrease macular edema in patients with retinal vein occlusion.

Leo Kim, MD, PhD, discusses his presentation at ASRS 2021, entitled "Rho-kinase inhibition on an in vitro patient-derived model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy."

Investigators find that long-term ocular complications require further observation.

The development-stage biotechnology company Omega Therapeutics is teaming up with Stanford University to investigate therapies for ocular diseases via control of specific ocular disease genes.

On October 14, we celebrate World Sight Day by pledging to receive annual eye exams, preventing or slowing vision loss, and showing love for our eyes.

Today marks World Sight Day, an annual day of awareness intended to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this year’s call is for everyone to “Love Your Eyes.”

A review of studies, presentations and discussions at ASRS 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

Ankur Shah, MD, discusses key highlights of his presentation titled "YUTIQ CALM: a real-world registry study of the fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant 0.18 mg in chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis," during ASRS 2021.

Paul Hallen discusses the Retina Industry Insights panel at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

The FDA approved Ocular Therapeutix Inc.’s Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) that further extends Dextenza’s (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert) 0.4 mg indications, the company announced Monday.

During the American Society of Retina Specialists 2021 annual meeting, David Boyer, MD, told attendees that pegcetacoplan used to treat geographic atrophy proved to be well tolerated by patients in the phase 3 DERBY and OAKS studies.

During a presentation at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2021 annual meeting in San Antonio, W. Lloyd Clark, MD, presented results of the PANORAMA Study. The focus of the study, Clark said, was to identify the factors that increase the risk of complications in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy to provide information for making decisions on treatment choices.

The EIDON Ultra-Widefield Lens module from iCare USA has received 510(k) approval from the FDA for distribution in the US.

MicroPulse can reduce burden of injections for patients with diffuse diabetic macular edema.

Investigators hope to develop a novel artificial intelligence model.

In the final installment of his COVID-19 interview series, Dr. Breazzano discusses the positive lessons he's learned during the crisis.

Researchers set out to identify clinical and anatomic factor-associated vision loss in eyes with treatment-naïve DME and good initial VA.

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology recognizes their latest cohort to complete the Women Leadership Development Program.

The white cane receives assistive updates to guide visually impaired users to destinations, making indoor navigation in unfamiliar locations easier and safer.

Dr. Breazzano discusses the professional challenges and personal effects he faced during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In PIONEER study, investigators outline successes.

John Pollack, MD, discusses gene therapy advancements in the first installment of his blog for Modern Retina.

A study in the United Arab Emirates reported a possible link between adverse ocular events and a COVID-19 vaccination.

A poll for retina specialists regarding their preference on attending specialty conferences and meetings. This poll is closed.

Investigators at Dartmouth College have found that eye contact during a conversation makes the discussion more appealing to its participants.

Dr. Breazzano discusses how clinicians can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future crises.