Retina

Investigators wanted to determine why patients who have retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can undergo cataract surgeries without experiencing a worsening of their retinal disease, while some patients do.

Zeiss has secured regulatory approvals to acquire DORC and will shift focus to integration implementation

Multimodal imaging and a systemic work-up failed to identify any underlying disorder for the hemorrhages

According to the company, MCO-010 achieved its primary and key secondary endpoints with statistical significance and no serious adverse events.

Patients can experience solar retinopathy after viewing the eclipse without protection, but it also can occur from outdoor activities, including those mentioned. It can lead to symptoms that include blurry vision, vision loss at the center of a patient’s sight and eye pain.

The effort led to the creation of an artificial vitreous body for treating retinal detachment. This solution is based on a natural carbohydrate derived from algae.

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In addition to the primary safety and tolerability endpoints, the study also saw signals of biological response from EXN407

Stargardt disease is the most common inherited retinal dystrophy (causing blurring or loss of central vision) in both adults and children.

The new cohort will add patients living with IRDs caused by mutations in multiple genes to the already existing cohort of patients with IRDs caused by single gene mutations.

In a recent study led by Steven Pittler, PhD, and his team at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), the role of modifier genes in retinitis pigmentosa type 59 (RP59) was meticulously examined.

The company noted that individuals can purchase the ARx AI headset and register for access to the Seeing AI app through the provided links or download the latest version of the NaviLens app.

Solar retinopathy is caused by prolonged or high intensity exposure of the fovea centralis to light energy. Suspected cases of solar retinopathy may require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis, and to eliminate treatable causes for central visual disturbance.

Electrophysiologic testing combined with structural imaging to zero in on issues.

NR1D1 and NR2E3 orphan nuclear receptors were found to have low levels of expression in patients with advanced retinoblastoma.

Retina specialists Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD, and Paolo Lanzetta, MD, debate at the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology

Good news for patients: use of anti-complement therapies have caused the growth rate of GA lesions to decrease

At this year's Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, keynote speaker Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD, addressed the clinical use of artificial intelligence

The trial evaluated nesvategrast (OTT166 5%) eye drops in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

The collaboration combines Clario's transformative technology with Cleveland Clinic's market-leading imaging expertise and AI-enabled analysis to help bring new therapies to patients, faster.

Advances in virtual reality and AI are helping those with AMD and low vision.

The organization aims to educate viewers of dangers and safety precautions ahead of the eclipses.

Kiora also stated a Phase 2 trial of KIO-104 is expected to begin later this year

John Bertrand, CEO of Digital Diagnostics sits down with Managing Editor David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to talk about the importance of early screening for diabetic retinopathy as well as other diagnostic options for National Save Your Vision month.