Retina

Investigators have found that recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, providing a potential biomarker for each condition.

A team led by researchers from the University of Geneva has identified a molecular mechanism that causes degeneration of the eye’s photoreceptors, which can lead to blindness.

A team of investigators at Flinders University in Australia have found that a specific cell within the retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses.

A team of investigators at Flinders University in Australia have found that a specific cell within the retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses.

LumiThera Inc. noted that the trial results demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the prespecified primary endpoint in BCVA at 13 months in the PBM treatment group over the sham-treatment group.

As novel therapies in the pipeline are aiming to decrease the rate of GA expansion—the endpoint Dr Karl Csaky and Dr Fredrick Ferris III identified in 2007—Dr Csaky reinforces the importance of preserving the central retinal tissue.

Via four cases, Dr Harry Flynn describes a variety of endophthalmitis management options for retinal surgeons.

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services code is effective July 1 and will enhance access to Xipere, the only therapy available in the United States for suprachoroidal use in the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.

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

A team led by researchers from the University of Geneva has identified a molecular mechanism that causes degeneration of the eye’s photoreceptors, which can lead to blindness.

Jason Menzo is named CEO, while Russell Kelley, PhD, MBA, will become managing director of the RD Fund. Ben Yerxa, PhD, will take the helm of Opus Genetics, the first RD Fund- and foundation-backed spin-off company.

Foundation Fighting Blindness is among a group of investors offering financial support for Nacuity’s efforts to stop oxidative tissue damage, a driver of blinding eye diseases.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals hopes to usher in a new paradigm of retinal eye disease treatments with their candidate EYP-190.

Minute movements are related to patching treatment outcomes in patients.

The study investigates 3-year intravitreal implant in eyes with active noninfectious posterior uveitis.

Dr Yasha S. Modi discusses his best tips and tricks for finding and diagnosing infectious uveitis.

The research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International focuses on diabetic retinopathy in Rwanda, where associated vision complications from diabetes are growing.

Jeff Cleland, PhD, CEO of Ashvattha, discusses safety data for an at-home subcutaneous anti-VEGF injection option in development for the treatment of wet AMD and DMO.

Increasing understanding of the genetics behind Usher syndrome suggests that treatment may become possible in the very near future.

The OpRegen trial is a cell therapy trial, looking to explore potential safety and efficacy for patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Though the speed of traditional guillotine cutters has increased significantly in recent years, there are certain limitations. With the advent of hypersonic vitrectomy, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, explains how retinal surgeons can remove the vitreous gel with more efficiency.

Retina specialists and their patients have learned how AI and telemedicine can be effective in monitoring disease progression and alerting clinicians to early signs of adverse changes.

After 10 years, AREDS2 formula shows increased efficacy compared to original formula, benefit of eliminating beta-carotene.