Interventional Glaucoma

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.

The EnVision Summit, co-founded by Bonnie An Henderson, MD, is a unique family-oriented, multispecialty ophthalmology CME conference, along with a newly introduced optometry track. Henderson sits down with Ophthalmology Times to talk about the 2025 conference that will take place February 14 to 17 at the Caribe Hilton San Juan, in Puerto Rico.

SpyGlass Pharma completed enrollment in a Phase 1/2 trial evaluating its drug delivery platform for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Designed for implantation during cataract surgery, the platform delivers bimatoprost to lower intraocular pressure for up to 3 years.

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

Robert T. Chang, MD, from Stanford University discusses how large language models are transforming ophthalmology by enhancing patient communication, documentation, and education, while also addressing ethical considerations and potential future applications in glaucoma care.

While anxiety and depression may cause vision loss, physicians can offer hope

Moon Jeong Lee, MD, shares how volunteering in geriatric care shaped her career path.

Ripple will lead preclinical development of RTC-620 while AbbVie will lead the clinical and commercialization activities upon exercise of option-to-license agreement.

According to the company, topline results will be presented at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, being held October 18 to 21 in Chicago, Illinois.

German researchers found that their study results suggest that the effect of glaucoma on the elapsed time depends on disease progression. This uncertainty during everyday navigation tasks may adversely affect patients’ quality of life.

Common glaucoma treatments may worsen ocular surface disease and meibomian gland dysfunction, leading to discomfort, redness, and even poor treatment compliance.

Push to identify biomarkers for earlier diagnosis, new therapeutic targets.

Research by investigators at Trinity College in Dublin shows how the gene therapy conferred significant benefit in animal models, and in human cells derived from people with glaucoma.

In the case study, a 63-year-old patient presented with severe acute pain in the right eye, which was diagnosed as a pupillary block leading to acute angle closure glaucoma.

According to researchers at Nanyang Technology University Singapore, smart contact lenses can be used to correct vision, monitor the health of the user, and flag and treat diseases for patients diagnosed with chronic health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes.

Rationale for delving into this topic is the recent studies that have reported that active and healthy living can reduce IOP.

According to a study by a team of Korean researchers, published in BMC Ophthalmology, investigators conducted a retrospective study to examine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of ocular allergy in glaucoma patients using brinzolamide 1.0%/brimonidine 0.2% fixed combination (BBFC), with and without concurrent β-blocker.

Going forward, the company will operate under the Ocuvex name, building on Visiox's commitment to disrupting the ophthalmic market through high-level collaboration with eye care professionals.

During a recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable discussion, Albert S. Khouri, MD, shared his pearls in proactive glaucoma management.

Statin use was linked with increased glaucoma likelihood in the overall adult All of Us Research Program population with hyperlipidemia, in individuals with optimal or high LDL-C levels, and in individuals from 60 to 69 years old.

The microRNA(miR)-17-92 cluster is known to play an important role in cell signaling, but its specific functions in the eye are not well understood. The researchers’ focus lies in gaining insights into the mechanisms of miR-17-92 cluster members and their effects on IOP.

According to the company, its ViaLase Laser combines state-of-the-art femtosecond laser technology with micron-level image guidance to deliver the first femtosecond laser, image-guided, high-precision trabeculotomy (FLigHT), marking a shift in glaucoma care.

iStent implantations increased sharply, whereas trabeculectomies saw a decline.