Retinal Surgery

In the debut episode of The Retina TL;DR, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD, about PYK-2101, a biodegradable retinal sealant designed to replace gas and oil tamponades.

BVI launches Virtuoso, a groundbreaking dual-function surgical platform for cataract and vitreoretinal procedures, enhancing efficiency and control in surgery.

Long-term cannabis use may reduce the risk of proliferative vitreoretinopathy after retinal detachment surgery, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.

Revisiting a classic tool that still gets you out of a jam works best when you understand its powers and limitations.

Research reveals how neighborhood social factors impact patients with tractional retinal detachments, highlighting the need for improved access to care and support.

Reliable visualization tools, especially those indicated for ocular use, are crucial for success.

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals performs the first ENCELTO procedure.

Franklin shares how methotrexate significantly reduces reoperation rates in diabetic patients with retinal detachments, enhancing postoperative outcomes and vision.

Matthew Starr, MD, discusses techniques for correcting astigmatism in patients lacking capsular support, enhancing visual outcomes surgery.

Christina Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, explores the viability of postoperative day 0 exams as a substitute for day 1 after vitreoretinal surgery, revealing promising findings.

Insights on injection technique and the future potential of SCS treatments.

Looking at innovative tools and their applications in different disease states can help to think creatively about ways to benefit patients in retina care.

The LYNX LIO is the latest generation of pattern scanning lasers that were first introduced in 2006.

KIO-104 is a therapeutic candidate shown to significantly reduce retinal scar formation.

PYK-2101 is a focal hydrogel retinal sealant for use in patients undergoing surgery for a detached retina.

Tertiary syphilis, which can develop years to decades after the initial infection, is characterized by chronic inflammatory damage affecting multiple organ systems.

The recent agreement with Cipla adds to the list of partnerships Formosa has formed for APP13007.

PYK-2101 is a first-in-class biodegradable retinal hydrogel sealant.

Risk factors vary in both short-term and long-term periods following Boston Type 1 keratoprosthesis surgery.

The researchers successfully tested the robot using enucleated pig eyes.

The role of compounded anesthetic formulations in streamlining efficiency and elevating patient care.