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Rates of anxiety and depression increased but were not necessarily tied to disease severity

A retrospective study found that in both patients with type 2 diabetes and non-diabetics, average central macular thickness was lower in Asians than Caucasians. Why is this significant for clinicians?

Theresa Heah, MD, provides an update on AsclepiX’s AXT107, which is derived from a cryptic peptide within collagen IV that works by activating naturally existing, homeostatic mechanisms of angiogenesis.

Theresa Heah, MD, provides an update on AsclepiX’s AXT107, which is derived from a cryptic peptide within collagen IV that works by activating naturally existing, homeostatic mechanisms of angiogenesis.

How gonioscopy can offer ophthalmologists an option in treating patients with glaucoma

ASRS 2020: Josh Anderson speaks on the highlights from Alcon, including new data on the performance benefits of the Hypervit dual blade 20,000 cpm probe and the launch of the NGENUITY 1.4 upgrade.

Derek Kunimoto, MD, JD, focuses on Aviceda's technology, which will aim to target various immune system responses that contribute to pathology associated with dry AMD.

Derek Kunimoto, MD, JD, focuses on Aviceda's technology, which will aim to target various immune system responses that contribute to pathology associated with dry AMD.

Dilraj Grewal, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Duke Eye Center/ director of grading at the Duke Reading Center, speaks on his presentation "Evaluating the True 3-Year Recurrence Rate in Non-infectious Posterior Segment Uveitis Following an Injectable Fluocinolone Acetonide Insert," during the virtual 2020 ASRS meeting.

Dilraj Grewal, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Duke Eye Center/ director of grading at the Duke Reading Center, speaks on his presentation "Evaluating the True 3-Year Recurrence Rate in Non-infectious Posterior Segment Uveitis Following an Injectable Fluocinolone Acetonide Insert," during the virtual 2020 ASRS meeting.

ASRS 2020 coverage: Peter Campochiaro, MD, detailed findings of phase 2 of the Ladder Trial and ongoing Archway Trial during the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting.

ASRS 2020 coverage: The results of the Protocol T Extension Study underscore the need for methods to improve long-term visual gains in eyes with diabetic macular edema, according to Dante Pieramici, MD,on behalf of the DRCR Retina Network.

Trabeculectomy may offer better results with more severe glaucoma

ASRS 2020: Josh Anderson speaks on the highlights from Alcon, including new data on the performance benefits of the Hypervit dual blade 20,000 cpm probe and the launch of the NGENUITY 1.4 upgrade.

PDS with ranibizumab is proving to be an innovation solution for nAMD patients. Peter Campochiaro, MD, detailed findings of phase 2 of the Ladder Trial and ongoing Archway Trial during the virtual 2020 ASRS annual meeting.

The results of the Protocol T Extension Study underscore the need for methods to improve long-term visual gains in eyes with diabetic macular edema, according to Dante Pieramici, MD, on behalf of the DRCR Retina Network, during the American Society of Retina Specialists 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting.

Carl Danzig, MD, presented results of phase 2 Stairway Trial during the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting.

ASRS 2020 coverage: Carl Danzig, MD, presented results of phase 2 Stairway Trial during the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting. Faricimab is a bispecific antibody that simultaneously inhibits angiopoietin-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor A.

Technology is off to a good start, but improvements still needed

ASRS 2020 coverage: An augmented-reality device provides AMD patients with enhanced reading ability and facial recognition.

An augmented-reality device provides AMD patients with enhanced reading ability and facial recognition.

Intravitreal liposome-encapsulated bromfenac is under study as a treatment for refractory DME. Results of a pilot study were detailed at the virtual 2020 ASRS annual meeting.

The Audacious Goals Initiative of the National Eye Institute is focused on developing noninvasive imaging advances to help patients with vision loss.

ASRS 2020 coverage: Intravitreal liposome-encapsulated bromfenac is under study as a treatment for refractory DME. Results of a pilot study were detailed at the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting.

ASRS 2020 coverage: The Audacious Goals Initiative of the National Eye Institute is focused on developing noninvasive imaging advances to help patients with vision loss.

Diagnostic and monitoring advances in glaucoma need fine-tuning

With an eye on innovation, money is driving research of new therapies and devices.

Industry develops creative approaches to help increase patient medication adherence