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In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day this January 27, John H. Merey, MD, may be the only Holocaust survivor still in the practice of ophthalmology.

Physician pioneers technique offering higher perspective in surgery, outcomes.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of hand sanitizers has increased. However, when they are used improperly, hand sanitizers can damage the eyes. Ophthalmologists are now treating young patients who got the liquid in their eyes.

The investigational therapy met all primary endpoints of absence of inflammation at both Day 8 and Day 15 for the treatment of pain and inflammation following cataract surgery.

Amid a pandemic, the Glaucoma Research Foundation is holding its annual gala online, funding aspirations for a glaucoma-free world with a goal of raising $1 million.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, ABES, continues her discussion on MGD treatment by explaining why it's important for patients to understand that MGD and dry eye are lifelong, chronic conditions requiring regular maintenance and monitoring.

Sometimes, physicians may find that falling behind is the right thing to do.

Neurophth Therapeutics, Inc (Neurophth) and AAVnerGene Inc have announced the launch of a strategic partnership that will grant Neurophth global rights to mutually select adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids for the creation of the next-generation ophthalmic gene therapy.

Bausch + Lomb has enrolled 599 participants in the first of two Phase 3 studies evaluating perfluorohexyloctane as a first-in-class investigational drug to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.

A device developed by an Israeli startup was implanted in the eye of a patient, enabling him to recognize his family and read words.

Study evaluates the impact of surgical procedure on visual outcomes in patients.

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A new gene therapy for this patient population targets the ND4 gene mutation.

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Amid ramped up production of vaccines, CARES Act gives FDA power to head off potential drug shortfalls. Prevent Blindness is urging the FDA to use its authority to ensure TED treatment drug supply isn’t interrupted.

BIGH3 is an extracellular matrix protein that can act in an autocrine, paracrine manner.

Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome a potential challenge during long missions.

Delivery into the suprachoroidal space may potentially extend the duration of therapeutic action and reduce or relieve the treatment burden for wet AMD.

Amydis announced the successful completion of a pre-investigational new drug (IND) meeting with the FDA for its candidate AMDX-2011P, a small-molecule retinal tracer that targets amyloid beta to diagnosis amyloid angiopathy.

In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, the American Hospital Association is urging the federal government to expedite the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

Imaging ciliary muscle details mechanism of accommodation, effects of aging .

Two teams of researchers from Gyroscope Therapeutics and the University of Pennsylvania are joining forces to explore gene therapy targets for three specific serious eye diseases.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, ABES, discusses the big disconnect between signs and symptoms of ocular surface disease, including meibomian gland dysfunction, and why a clear process for educating patients and initiating treatment is essential.

Tamara R. Fountain, MD, will serve as president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology after being elected by the organization’s community of ophthalmologists during its recent virtual annual meeting.

Study results could provide a new preferred treatment paradigm for this population.

Topline data following completion of ALTISSIMO trial treatment phase expected in second quarter of 2021.

The investigational RNA therapy is designed to address the underlying cause of Leber congenital amaurosis 10 due to a mutation in the CEP290 gene.

New options open possibilities for treatment, resulting in better outcomes for patients.