Lynda Charters

New analysis reveals the ellipsoidal zone's role in predicting geographic atrophy progression, enabling timely interventions to protect photoreceptors.

The investigators described the CASIA2 (Tomey Corporation) instrument, which is a new AS-OCT device with a swept-source laser wavelength of 1,310 nm that can scan at a speed of 50,000 A-scan/second.

Swedish researchers reveal that vitamins B6, B9, B12, and choline offer neuroprotection against glaucoma, highlighting potential new treatment avenues.

New research links diffuse-trickling patterns in fundus autofluorescence to increased ellipsoidal zone loss, highlighting potential biomarkers for rapid geographic atrophy progression.

Recent study data reveal a significant rise in childhood astigmatism linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, independent of myopia.

A recent analysis reveals a strong link between photoreceptor health and visual function in geographic atrophy, emphasizing the importance of EZ integrity.

A recent analysis reveals that ellipsoidal zone-retinal pigment epithelial thickness predicts future visual loss in geographic atrophy patients, highlighting early intervention opportunities.

A recent study reveals how geographic atrophy affects patients' vision and quality of life, highlighting their coping strategies and need for better resources.

Nationwide recall of over 70,000 eye care products due to safety risks prompts consumers to return items for full credit.

Researchers uncover corneal changes in multiple myeloma patients treated with belantamab mafodotin, revealing potential impacts on vision and ocular health.

Machine learning algorithms enhance retinopathy of prematurity screening using smartphone images, expanding access in low-resource settings and easing pediatric ophthalmologist workloads.

A study reveals that repeated anti-VEGF injections for AMD do not alter retinal vascular metrics over time, ensuring treatment stability.

Opus Genetics reveals promising 1-year results from OPGx-LCA5 gene therapy, showing sustained vision improvements in adults with LCA5 retinal degeneration.

New research reveals subretinal drusenoid deposits as potential indicators of serious heart disease, highlighting the need for ophthalmologists to screen patients effectively.

New research links genetic risk for schizophrenia to retinal thinning, suggesting early indicators of the disorder may be found in retinal morphology.

Brazilian researchers reveal how choroidal thickness influences treatment response in diabetic macular edema, enhancing personalized therapy strategies.

New research links HPV to thyroid eye disease, suggesting viral infection may trigger immune responses through molecular mimicry, impacting diagnosis and treatment.

Chinese researchers reveal that low-level red light therapy may control myopia in children but raises concerns about retinal damage and cone density reduction.

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking method to stimulate retinal M cells, creating a new color, "olo," beyond human vision's natural limits.

Canadian investigators urged quick neuro-ophthalmologic referrals to limit the progress of life- and vision-threatening conditions.

Authors defined metabolic syndrome as “the set of factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, such as hypertension, central obesity, insulin resistance, and atherogenic dyslipidemia.”

Authors of the study believe this potential will provide clinicians with valuable information about patient responses to treatment.

The research team noted that racial subgroups are underrepresented in clinical trials, a factor that should be addressed in future clinical trials.

ATSN-201 was given regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation to treat X-linked retinoschisis, for which there currently are no approved treatments.