At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Poonam Misra, MD, and Alcina Lidder, MD, gave advice on managing glaucoma in patients with other ocular co-morbidities such as myopia and those who have undergone corneal transplantation.
New strategies are needed to rethink how we treat glaucoma to do more than just manage eye pressure—to actually restore vision by promoting the survival of retinal ganglion cells and their axons.
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Language can drive understanding, trust, and better outcomes for patients
Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.
EssilorLuxottica and MidEuropa recently entered into an agreement that will allow EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra, building upon its med-tech strategy.
Kapil Mishra, MD, discusses his presentation title "Radiation Retinopathy: Future Strategies" given at the 2025 Retina World Congress meeting.
Corneal wound burn is a critical, yet often overlooked, complication in cataract surgery. Recognizing early signs is crucial.
Staying current on phaco technology can help surgeons provide better outcomes.
Panelists discuss how novel intravitreal agents faricimab and high-dose aflibercept 8mg offer potential advantages in treating retinal diseases through their extended durability and dual mechanism of action.
The implantable lenses can offer an advantage over laser surgery.
Patients considered vitamin D deficient had a risk of noninfectious uveitis more than twice that of their counterparts without vitamin D deficiency.
Funding will support the continued clinical advancement of its lead ocular implant candidate, PA5108, for the reduction of IOP in patients with ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
Real-world scenarios showcase a shift in treatment paradigms
There’s no shortage of diet programs—Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting—all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life. Research has shown that poor lifestyle choices, including unhealthy diets, contribute to many diseases and that simply adhering to good nutrition can even prevent some health issues.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carol Karp, MD, discussed new research presented by her fellows at the meeting on AI for the diagnosis of ocular surface tumors as well as a new "tear biopsy" for the detection of cancer.
Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome a potential challenge during long missions.
It is important that patients know cataract surgery is a routine, safe procedure that will improve their quality of life.
Experts discuss the use of steroids, particularly in the context of diabetic macular edema (DME). The inflammatory nature of DME reveals the effectiveness of steroids, especially in cases where persistent fluid remains despite anti-VEGF treatment.
Ophthalmic data are well suited to the demands of regulatory-grade use cases.
Updated guidelines characterize IOLs by functional performance over optical design.
Papilledema with back pain suggests spine lesion.
Solutions should address staffing shortages and burnout.
The FEMCAT study found that FLACS is not superior to conventional approach
Roshan Kenia presented a poster on how AI-CNet3D enhances glaucoma classification using cross-attention networks while improving interpretability and performance in OCT scan analysis.
Advancements in drug durability and patient care are closing treatment gaps.
Results concluded that K did better than TK in a variety of situations.
Tips to help eye care providers navigate the maze of insurance issues.
Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the use of specialty lenses vs glasses in some patients, as well as approaches to managing the symptoms of dry eye disease.