Lynda Charters

Preclinical research highlights mRNA-based therapy's potential to inhibit scar tissue and abnormal blood vessel growth in proliferative vitreoretinopathy, addressing a critical unmet need in treatment.

About 33% of ocular tuberculosis patients may relapse within 2 years of achieving clinical inactivity, with a poor initial treatment response serving as a strong predictor of recurrence.

While studies of obesity and tobacco and alcohol consumption showed that many chronic diseases are affected by the factors being studied, none had mentioned an effect on glaucoma progression.

A study suggests that small hyperreflective retinal foci (HRF) on OCT images, linked to activated microglial cells, could serve as a valuable marker for monitoring neuroretinal inflammation and progression in age-related macular degeneration.

The incidence was comparable to that of daily wear soft contact lenses.

Today’s technology proves faster, better, cheaper.

Special circumstances must be considered for plateau dwellers, such as Tibetans, mountaineers, and garrison officers, who are exposed to low humidity, strong ultraviolet rays, cold and dry weather, and low pressure and hypoxia

Research is needed to establish the best diagnostic and management strategies for increasingly common condition

This retrospective cohort study was designed to provide further information on the association between BP parameters and VF progression over time.

Retreatment rates are lower, with few orbit decompression procedures.

Study highlights safety, efficacy of device in managing persistent DED.

The investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial of 60 patients who underwent monitored anesthesia care sedation for oculoplastic procedures from August 2018 to November 2020.

Observations show distinct variations between the changes in optic nerve head (ONH) and the macula.

200 mg of caffeine elevated the blood pressure after 2 hours but did not impact the retinal VD.

AMN, a rare disease, is characterized by dark reddish, wedge-shaped macular lesions

The authors reported significant variability in DED-related symptoms, with higher prevalence rates among university students and administrative workers.

Corneal confocal microscopy, semaglutide therapy offer treatment options

74% of participants dosed with LNZ100 achieved 3 or more lines of improvement 3 hours post-treatment.

OCT-based AI analysis brings changes in GA and therapeutic responses into sharp focus.

Ophthalmologists discuss advancing treatment strategies to improve outcomes.

CBNS, such as turmeric, are natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents that may confer benefits against AMD.

A study clarifies the relationship between postnatal weight gain and ROP development.

SLT superior to glaucoma drops as first-line treatment.

The investigators conducted a study in which they evaluated the retinal structure in patients with ametropic amblyopia and then correlated it with the final visual acuities achieved after 6 months of follow-up using a multimodal imaging approach.

Investigators conducted a retrospective clinical database study that covered 12 years to quantify the risk of PCR in the second eye after PCR developed in the first eye during cataract surgery.

How cell phone use can affect student retention and attention in the classroom.