
AAO 2026: Comprehensive ophthalmologists are the uveitis front line
Timothy Janetos, MD, explained when to refer uveitis to a specialist and why access to uveitis care remains limited.

Timothy Janetos, MD, explained when to refer uveitis to a specialist and why access to uveitis care remains limited.

Himani Goyal, MD, John J. Chen, MD, PhD, and Mark P. Breazzano, MD, FACS, point to academic compensation, optic nerve damage, and who chooses retina.

A higher risk of central serous chorioretinopathy and serous pigment epithelial detachment are associated with varicose veins.

Ryzumvi gained a presbyopia indication in adults based on the phase 3 VEGA-2 and VEGA-3 trials, adding a pharmacologic option for optometrists managing near vision loss.

Enspryng is the first subcutaneous, at-home treatment option for TED and the first interleukin (IL)-6 receptor inhibitor approved in the indication.

Noab Banoub, a third year medical student, describes his journey into medicine and his view of ophthalmology's future.

OT Roundup covers the optogenetics Nobel Prize, remigromig in DME with Veeral Sheth, MD, Stargardt disease and a total human eye transplant.

Eclipse Life Sciences reports that its biodegradable 6-month fluocinolone acetonide implant met its primary safety end point and beat the dexamethasone implant on visual and anatomic measures at 24 weeks.

Vaidehi Dedania, MD, discussed surgical advances, candidates, and how far whole eye transplant is from clinical use.

At AAO 2026, Adam, MD, shares Yamane technique pearls, from docking the trailing haptic to preventing tilt and haptic exposure.

AVT29, filed as a line extension to Mynzepli, reaches EMA before its phase 3 comparative trial in DME reads out in mid-2027.

Anat Galor, MD, MSPH, explains how to tell whether dry eye pain stems from the nerves or the tear film and how to target it.

Timothy M. Janetos, MD, Donald J. D’Amico, MD, and Mark J. Gallardo, MD, point to uveitis access, clinical trial rigor, and procedural pharmaceuticals.

At AAO 2026, Michael T. Yen, MD, explained how at-home subcutaneous elegrobart could ease treatment burden in thyroid eye disease.

Uveitis is uncommon, but it causes a disproportionate share of visual morbidity.

Discover how IRIS Registry real-world data turns EHR notes and images into evidence that speeds ophthalmology trials, recruitment, safety studies, and post-approval insights.

Liza M. Cohen, MD, explains when to use CT vs MRI in thyroid eye disease and why to review images yourself.

Anjum F. Koreishi, MD, explains why inflammation control and planning are key to cataract surgery for patients with uveitis.

FDA accepts vamikibart BLA for UME as data show sustained gains at 1 year; decision July 2027.

Liangbo Shen, MD, discussed unmet needs in geographic atrophy and how implants could ease treatment burden.

FDA advisers review SYD-101, low-dose atropine 0.01% for pediatric myopia, on Oct 30 after a 2025 complete response letter.

Ehsan Rahimy, MD, says most PRIMA serious adverse events occurred early, while vision gains held through 36 months.

David F. Chang, MD, explained how offering complementary refractive IOLs reduces patient anxiety and indecision.

Vaidehi Dedania, MD, shared what the first whole eye transplant revealed about reperfusion, retinal cells, and sight.

Timothy Janetos, MD, outlined can’t-miss uveitis diagnoses, warning signs, and why every new patient needs dilation.

Anti-VEGF for ROP is not associated with systemic and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

The evidence for nutrition in eye care is strong for some conditions and thin or absent for others.

A successful premium outcome depends not only on the lens, but also on how well the patient understands what to expect before surgery.

Jacque Duncan, MD, reviews phase 3 DRAGON data on oral tinlarebant for Stargardt disease and its mechanism-related visual effects.

Kenneth C. Fan, MD, MBA, shared 4-year REMAIN data showing durable vision gains with MCO-010 in retinitis pigmentosa.