'Father of modern corneal science’ Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, passes away at 101
July 15th 2024Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, has been recognized globally as the founding father of modern corneal science, He was instrumental in driving research investigations to help better understand the structure and function of the cornea.
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Study details early detection of vision loss in age-related macular degeneration
July 15th 2024Researchers from the UKB Eye Clinic, in cooperation with the University of Bonn and in close collaboration with basic and clinical scientists, have examined patients with early forms of AMD. The researchers focused on the so-called iRORA lesions, which are very early anatomical signs of retinal damage.
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Study zeroes in on new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration
July 10th 2024A team of researchers at the Ohio State University found that in mice an enzyme related to cell growth and division is a culprit in the blood vessel invasion in the back of the eye that causes blurred central vision in wet AMD.
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Chris Brittain of Genentech discusses FDA approval to relaunch Susvimo
July 9th 2024Chris Brittain, vice president, Global Head of Ophthalmology Product Development at Genentech, sat with Ophthalmology Times to discuss the company's plans with Susvimo following the FDA approval for relaunch.
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NHL ophthalmologist on eye injuries and eye health in professional sports
July 1st 2024Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC, team ophthalmologist for the New York Rangers sat down to talk about eye injuries in hockey and other professional sports, as well as advancements in prevention and treatment for the players.
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The retrospective cohort study by a team of researchers in China included 58 cataract eyes of 54 patients with corneal astigmatism who underwent phacoemulsification and rotationally asymmetric multifocal intraocular lens implantation. Patients were treated with either an opposite clear corneal incision or a single clear corneal incision.
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Study finds gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities
June 25th 2024The multi-institutional found that a genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is linked with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, which has previously been linked to genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, but these associations have been studied primarily in individuals of European and Asian ancestry.
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The results were presented at a symposium during the American Diabetes Association's 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida, and mark the first large-scale trial specifically designed to investigate the effect of fenofibrate on eye outcomes in people with early diabetic retinopathy.
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Study: Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease
June 23rd 2024Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for years have worked to understand the rare condition known as retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations.
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Study examines risk of open angle glaucoma in young adults with allergic diseases
June 22nd 2024A team of Korean researchers has examined data from the Korean National Health Information Database to determine whether subjects with allergic diseases exhibited a higher incidence of primary open-angle glaucoma compared to a control group.
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