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Contemporary scleral lenses work so well that stable vision in them cannot necessarily be taken as a sign that KC progression has stopped. Determination of KC progression requires advanced imaging.

The groups invite those attending the annual conference to join them at their event on Monday, January 16, which is free to OWL and WIO members.

According to investigators, the risk for the development of dry eye disease is greater in postmenopausal women compared with those who have not reached menopause as a result of hormonal dysregulation of the ocular secretory glands.

According to investigators, retinal aging caused by stress produces symptoms similar to those resulting from natural aging.

Investigators who are examining end-stage disease see significant visual recovery in 2 patients.

Investigators find a link with a postoperative prolonged steroid response.

Patients surveyed say the handheld tool proved to be comfortable and easy to use.

The procedures may result in temporary pressure spikes later than expected.

The therapy offers improved retinal sensitivity, visual function, as well as improvements in mobility.

The SBL-3 ClearView clinical study, an FDA investigational device exemption clinical trial conducted at 18 sites across the US, is a prospective, subject-masked, randomized, two-arm study.

The deal adds pharmaceutical research and development capabilities and further expertise for future product pipeline. It also expands Alcon’s presence in the $20 billion global ophthalmic pharmaceutical category.

A recent study showed that only 6% of practicing ophthalmologists in the US identify as an underrepresented minority.

Oculis SA has published positive data of its licaminlimab active-controlled, multicenter, randomized, parallel-group Phase 2 clinical trial assessing the effect of topical licaminlimab on anterior chamber (AC) cell grade in patients with acute anterior uveitis.

According to the company, the OK-101 phase 2 trial will incorporate primary and secondary efficacy endpoints characterizing signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

The case series included 12 eyes of children with refractory childhood glaucoma who needed trabeculectomy or implantation of a glaucoma drainage device.

According to the company, the updated PDUFA goal date is February 26, 2023. The FDA also restated that they do not plan to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss the application.

LBS-008 is an orally administered tablet intended as an early intervention to slow disease progression in patients affected with Stargardt disease and dry age-related macular degeneration.

Diabetes can damage the eyes over time and cause vision loss, even blindness. Delaying the disease can also delay any onset of vision problems, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Results of the clinical trial show that efficacy of lenadogene nolparvovec is achieved with a good safety profile.

With a personal connection to glaucoma, Hanna and Mark Gleiberman establish a new center and three endowed chairs to build upon the university’s renowned vision institute

Mount Sinai study is the first to identify that heart attack, stroke and heart failure are linked to a specific type of age-related macular degeneration.

Ophthalmologists have learned to optimize their use of traditional anti-VEGF therapies and are now incorporating newer therapies like brolucizumab for managing retinal diseases, and in the not-so-distant future they can look forward to gaining familiarity with faricimab and using a new delivery system for ranibizumab.

Several intravitreally injected anti-VEGF drugs are currently undergoing investigation.

AZR-MD-001 0.5% meets co-primary efficacy endpoints, making it the first investigational drug to show significant improvements in both signs and symptoms of MGD.

According to the company, ROP Check builds upon its pediatric retina screening portfolio, adding digital management (schedule, document, bill, and transfer) for treating patients with retinopathy of prematurity.

The regulatory process is building confidence that the product is good and can be used safely.

When it is not on a mission, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital MD-10 aircraft often is situated at an airport where the fully accredited teaching facility is put to use as a mobile simulation center to train ophthalmologists from around the world in some of the latest sight-saving techniques.

As the Swiss company pivots to focus on core therapies, a report claims it is considering selling off its ophthalmology and respiratory units, with ophthalmology alone expected to bring $5 billion.