Cornea

Researchers at Linköping University have used implants made from pig skin to restore sight to 20 people with diseased corneas.

Zachary Elkin, MD, MPH, of NYU Langone Eye Center, advises how ophthalmologists and parents should be aware of precautions that should be taken with sports involving small balls and urges the use of protective eyewear.

A novel regimen may represent an improvement over current methods of handling postsurgical pain in procedures that require corneal epithelial debridement, according to investigators.

Symptoms in the eye may not be substantial in patients with COVID-19.

The doctors will join the Cataract and Primary Eye Care, Glaucoma, and Retina Services.

Several issues may restimulate the virus in those patients with prior exposure.

Behin Barahimi, MD, discusses some current trends in the treatment of dry eye disease. An oculoplastic, orbital and reconstructive surgeon, she is a member of the faculty at Vanderbilt Eye Institute.

Oyster Point Pharma Inc. this week announced the expansion of patient access to varenicline solution (Tyrvaya) nasal spray and provided an update on the commercial performance of the spray in the United States. According to the company, its expanded patient access programs include more eligible patients with dry eye disease.

Trial is evaluating the use of the Technolas TENEO excimer laser for vision correction surgery for hyperopia with astigmatism.

Results from the U.S. pivotal trial showed Apthera IOL subjects achieved statistically superior uncorrected intermediate and near vision, and equivalent distance vision and contrast sensitivity compared to control subjects.

Pediatric ophthalmologists may need background information when treating young patients.

The companies will jointly develop 4D bio-fabricated corneal transplants for diseases that require endothelial keratoplasty and natural lenticule transplants.

A national poll suggests most parents overlook simple steps to protect children’s eyes; 1 in 7 parents say their child has not had a vision test in 2 years.

The company and its U.S. joint venture partner and licensee, HLB Therapeutics, signed a letter of intent this week with a global ophthalmology contract research organization to conduct a pair of phase 3 clinical trials simultaneously beginning in the fall in the U.S. and Europe for patients with neurotrophic keratitis.

University of Chicago Medical Center investigators reviewed 2 years of data on assaults with paintball guns found more patients than expected suffered vision-threatening emergencies after being struck in the eye, with several experiencing a rupture of the eyeball or even permanent blindness.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, ABES, explains why eye care professionals should oversee the selection and use of artificial tears for patients with dry eye.

According to the company, the study found a positive safety and tolerability profile for aCT1 for treatment of corneal injury.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has received an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness for $575,000 over 5 years to support eye research conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology.

Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of its commercial portfolio and related intellectual property assets to Alcon Inc., a transaction that was first announced in May.

According to William B. Trattler, MD, progression of the disease before cross-linking often can be identified over a period of months.

According to Mark Lobanoff, DO, earlier treatment also can mean the best possible results for patients.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals announced it has enrolled the first patient as a part of a Phase 2 study evaluating KIO-201 topical eye drops in patients with PCED, a rare ocular surface condition characterized by non-healing wounds on the eye surface.

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. said its U.S. joint venture partner and licensee, HLB Therapeutics, will expand its ophthalmic clinical development program with RGN-259 in two indications, neurotrophic keratopathy and dry eye disease.

A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.

As dexamethasone adds indications, a study confirms efficacy of punctal occlusion for allergic conjunctivitis.