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The new cohort will add patients living with IRDs caused by mutations in multiple genes to the already existing cohort of patients with IRDs caused by single gene mutations.

In this cohort of 3 adult patients, there was positive safety and efficacy data.

In addition to the primary safety and tolerability endpoints, the study also saw signals of biological response from EXN407

MCO-010 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at week 52.

The European Commission is expected to make a decision about the application before the end of June.

The Phase 2 trial tested whether inhibiting microglia with minocycline might help slow GA expansion and its corresponding vision loss.

The prevalence of AMD features in Republic of Korea Air Force pilots was higher than in other general populations studied.

Solar retinopathy is caused by prolonged or high intensity exposure of the fovea centralis to light energy. Suspected cases of solar retinopathy may require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis, and to eliminate treatable causes for central visual disturbance.

In a recent study led by Steven Pittler, PhD, and his team at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), the role of modifier genes in retinitis pigmentosa type 59 (RP59) was meticulously examined.

Viewing the solar eclipse without proper eye protection can pose hazards, and ophthalmologists can educate patients about the importance of using certified solar viewing glasses or other safe viewing methods.

New members bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors within the ophthalmology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields, further strengthening the Ophthalmology Foundation's mission.

Wang and colleagues conducted a retrospective case series patients with full-thickness macular holes.

Research estimates that the RVO market with see a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%.

With 37 years of clinical trial experience, Peter J. McDonnell, MD, offer some tips.

The investigators explained that the survival rate of patients with retinoblastoma has improved significantly as a result of intra-arterial chemotherapy and enucleation surgery.

After 3 loading doses, the patients were randomly assigned to receive EYP-1901 or continue to receive aflibercept at an 8-week dosing pattern for 32 weeks.

A review of the phase 4 PALADIN data show that steroid-eluting implants lead to good vision, safe outcomes, and reduced burden in patients with DME.

An investigation is set to launch on SpaceX’s 30th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station contracted by NASA to test the therapy in space.

It is important that the ophthalmic community redouble our efforts in following patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using optical coherence tomography (OCT) to find the early signs of geographic atrophy (GA).

Gildeuretinol halts Stargardt disease progression for up to 6 years.

Andrew G. Lee, MD, outlines his stance on whether all patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension should have a lumbar puncture, emphasizing clinical judgment and treatment strategies.

The International Headache Society has provided criteria for visual snow syndrome (VSS).

Observing potential cases highlights the importance of monitoring and reporting, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic effects.

Retina specialists Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD, and Paolo Lanzetta, MD, debate at the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology

The good news for patients is that GA is transitioning from an untreatable disease to a potentially treatable one with development of new therapies to reduce the growth rate, and use of anti-complement therapies have caused the growth rate of GA lesions to decrease.

Ophthalmologists can educate their patients about the importance of using certified solar viewing glasses or other safe viewing methods.