Latest Conference Articles

Sydney M Crago, the editor of Modern Retina, talks with Arshad M Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, about the expanded efficacy data from the GATHER 2 trial for geographic atrophy (GA).

Carl Danzig, MD, sat down with Martin David Harp of Ophthalmology Times to discuss his presentation AVD-104 for Geographic Atrophy: Glyco-immunologic modulation of macrophage activity from the Angiogenesis Exudation and Degeneration 2024 event.

Early-onset drusen maculopathy (EODM), is part of the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) phenotype that occurs in individuals under 55 years of age.

SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss his presentation about precursor lesions for development of atrophy and AMD from the Angiogenesis Exudation and Degeneration 2024 event.

Multimodal technology bridges the gap between advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) biomarkers and clinical features.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, previews the EnVision Summit 2024, scheduled for February 16 to 19 in Puerto Rico, highlighting its family friendly atmosphere, diverse specialty coverage, and new sessions on leadership and health equity.

Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, presents a post hoc analysis of the Phase 2/3 PHOTON trial, offering insights into the potential benefits of 8 mg aflibercept in managing fluid reaccumulation, particularly in cases of diabetic macular edema.

Principle findings showed that aflibercept 8 mg demonstrated similar improvements in BCVA and CST when compared to the 2 mg dose of aflibercept.

David A. Eichenbaum, MD, discusses the promising aspects of gene augmentation for treating common retinal diseases, addresses concerns about perpetual protein production, and considers the potential positive impact on patients by reducing treatment burdens.

Glenn J. Jaffe, MD, discusses the multifactorial complexities of treating patients with geographic atrophy.

The Annual Gala will be held on February 8 from 6 to 9 pm Pacific Standard Time.

David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times talks with Eric Donnenfeld, MD about his presentation "Small Aperture IOL for Irregular Corneas" at this year's Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

Patient selection is important.

David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times talks with William Trattler, MD, about his presentation "Toric IOL pearls for Correcting Lower Levels of Astigmatism" at this year's Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC, addressed the big questions in treating patients with retinal vascular diseases at the Retina 2024 meeting in Maui.

GreenMan app provides patients an opportunity to test drive various IOL options before cataract surgery via virtual and augmented reality.

Vascular compromise is the most ominous early adverse event that can occur when a filler is unintentionally injected into a blood vessel.

David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times talks with Andrew Lee, MD, about his presentation "Neuro op mimics of thyroid eye disease" at this year's Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

According to an American Academy of Ophthalmology news release, Edmond’s priorities during her term include addressing physician and staff shortages and protecting patient safety at a time when nonphysicians are trying to expand their scope of practice into eye surgery.

Company presenting data from the Phase II AAVIATE trial of suprachoroidal ABBV-RGX-314 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration January 16 at the Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

Sharing, learning, networking, collaborating

The Retina Program 2024 will convene during the Hawaiian Eye meeting in Maui from January 14 through January 19

Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 meetings will take place from January 13 to 19 at the Grand Wailea Maui, 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI.

Jeff Todd, CEO and president of Prevent Blindness spoke with the Ophthalmology Times team about diabetes-related eye disease awareness at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

Inaugural awards honor 3 residents in ophthalmology, optometry, and retina

David A. Eichenbaum, MD, highlighted new therapies such as faricimab and high-dose aflibercept to reduce the burden of diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic eye conditions while improving patient outcomes during his presentation at EyeCon 2023.

Moon Jeong Lee, MD, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Ophthalmology during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Marta Stevanovic, MD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Retina during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.