Cornea

Funding will be specifically used to accelerate the clinical development of urcosimod (formerly called OK-101).

Pinguecula is a benign, common degeneration of the conjunctiva that appears as a grey-white-yellow mass on the bulbar conjunctiva.

Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension, 0.5% is bioequivalent to lotemax ophthalmic suspension, 0.5%, of Bausch & Lomb.

Urcosimod is a lipid conjugated chemerin peptide agonist of the ChemR23 G-protein coupled receptor.

Krystal Biotech initiates EMERALD-1 trial for KB801, a redosable eye drop gene therapy.

KALA Bio completes enrollment in CHASE trial, advancing KPI-012 for treating persistent corneal epithelial defects. Topline results are expected by the end of Q3 2025.

Careful management of patient expectations is key to achieving optimal outcomes.

A new study demonstrates that handheld nanopore sequencers can rapidly identify eye infection pathogens using only a patient’s tears.

RGN-259 is a thymosin beta-4–based eye drop designed to rival Dompé’s Oxervate, the only FDA-approved prescription eye drop to treat people with neurotrophic keratitis.

From Nobel laureates to AI-driven research, the Wilmer Eye Institute honors a century of transforming vision science and care.

The trial is evaluating KB803 for the treatment and prevention of corneal abrasions in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

As its director, Manusis outlines the facility’s role in delivering advanced, personalized solutions to improve vision and patient experience.

The center aims to optimize patients' vision with a range of cataract and corneal refractive procedures and minimize reliance on glasses and contacts.

Compared with penicillin, investigators reported no significant differences in the incidence of ophthalmologic manifestations among patients treated with ceftriaxone.

Cabozantinib is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, a drug used as a therapy for several malignancies.

TGFBI corneal dystrophy is a group of genetic eye disorders caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene, resulting in abnormal protein buildup in the stromal layer of the cornea.

On the heels of the drug's FDA approval, clinicians weigh in on acoltremon’s (Tryptyr) novel mechanism of action and its potential to address unmet needs in dry eye care

Weighing the benefits and trade-offs of preserved versus preservative-free glaucoma treatments is key to optimizing long-term patient care.

A significant proportion of cataract surgery patients exhibit hyperosmolar tear film both before and 1 month after surgery, underscoring preoperative screening and postoperative management to optimize visual outcomes.

At ARVO 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Anisha Kasi talked about her presentation on how her team used the TriNetX database, a large database of over 150 million patients worldwide, to validate the connection between hidradenitis suppurativa and inflammatory eye conditions.

Viridian Therapeutics reveals promising long-term results for veligrotug in treating thyroid eye disease, highlighting its potential as a leading therapy.

A machine learning model incorporating treated astigmatism and nuanced inputs is advancing the precision and personalization of arcuate keratotomy planning

Ellen Koo, MD, presented data from first in-human clinical trials, looking at the results from magnetic cell therapy and reports on the efficacy and safety in the patients.

Perfluorohexyloctane demonstrated rapid symptom relief in patients with dry eye, with effects reported as early as 5 minutes after dosing.

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

Outcomes from high myopia LASIK using the Teneo laser platform demonstrate strong visual stability and patient satisfaction, with reduced dysphotopsias and minimal reliance on cycloplegia or nomograms.

In the weeks to come, the European Commission will issue a decision on the first severe thyroid eye disease treatment.

A machine learning model using treated astigmatism and other nuanced inputs can significantly improve the accuracy and personalization of arcuate keratotomy planning

Urcosimod is a lipid conjugated chemerin peptide agonist of the ChemR23 G-protein coupled receptor.