Retina

During Day 1 of AAO 2020, Carl Awh, MD, discusses the Micro-Vacuum Pick, a device for peeling internal limiting membranes that's providing vitreoretinal surgeons an alternative to forceps during surgeries.

At AAO 2020, Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD, details the use of anti-VEGF therapy for the treatment of retinal arteriolar macroaneurysms that are near the fovea.

At AAO 2020, Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD, details the use of anti-VEGF therapy for the treatment of retinal arteriolar macroaneurysms that are near the fovea.

At AAO 2020, Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD, details the use of anti-VEGF therapy for the treatment of retinal arteriolar macroaneurysms that are near the fovea.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the entire global community. As we look to the future to advance the provision of eyecare excellence, opportunities for innovation must be embraced and new, patient-centric ways of managing clinical practices adopted.

DME diagnosis plays no role in determining whether patients will receive injection.

Device allows visually impaired to recognize shapes, distinguish between light and dark.

Dr Anna Stulova, fellow, Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, is among those recognised in this year’s program.

The program is dedicated to the education of fellows and residents and offers a unique opportunity to share notable retina research with peers and mentors.

Dietary macular pigments, which can now be measured directly and accurately, are hugely important in optimising visual function, especially as we age.

Watchful waiting may prove to be beneficial in complicated cases

Dilation may be an important step to reduce the rate of ungradable images

This ability would unlock possibilities for repairing tissue damaged by disease

In one of the first studies of the faceup position, researchers found its use after vitrectomy of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment may be beneficial in some patients.

Investigators have found that the diameter of retinal veins may be linked directly to the severity of COVID-19. Assessing the retinal veins may be a part of diagnosing and managing the disease.

Understanding the per-person cost differences with 3 key management strategies for a better-informed treatment selection

Study points to possible role of addressing preprocedural anxiety

To maintain treatment quality and patient and staff safety in the SARS-CoV-2 era, it is important to minimise clinic visits and maximise use of imaging modalities. In addition, extending treatment intervals with longer-acting agents is key to maximising safety and patients’ vision outcomes.

Photobiomodulation has been demonstrated to improve quality of vision in several patients suffering from dry AMD.

Novel monoclonal antibody can halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels

In study, treatment demonstrates promising biologic activity, safety profile

High-quality images can be useful for early diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring

Patients underwent short-course, perioperative systemic immunosuppression prior to procedure

Investigators find that nanoparticles deliver gene therapy successfully in mice, rats.

Ophthalmologists remain in touch with colleagues while maintaining social distancing