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Noninvasive option reduces IOP in patients with glaucoma.

Investigators at the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducting experiments in mouse tissues and human cells found that they may be able improve the success rate for regrowing nerve cells damaged by blinding diseases.

The Phase 1 clinical trial of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s EYP-1901 is underway. It is a potential twice-yearly sustained delivery anti-VEGF treatment targeting wet age-related macular degeneration.

Community involvement, research continue to boost treatment in pediatric population.

According to investigators, a lack of definitive knowledge about the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in corneal tissues has resulted in the recommendation to avoid using corneal tissue for transplantation when the tissue was obtained from donors with COVID-19 that had been confirmed or those who were exposed to COVID-19.

Visus Therapeutics CEO Ben Bergo shares an update on the status of its lead product candidate for presbyopia treatment as well as what's in the company's pipeline for 2021.

Emerging technology may facilitate individualized care, disease management.

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to MeiraGTx's AAV-CNGA3 gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of achromatopsia (ACHM).

Organization shines spotlight on frontline heroes during ongoing COVID-19 battle.

Ocular symptoms in COVID-19 patients may be more common than previously thought — with sore eyes a significant sign of disease.

The traditional treatment for primary angle-closure (PAC) and PAC glaucoma (PACG) is laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) to facilitate aqueous outflow followed by medical treatment with drops to decrease the intraocular pressure (IOP).

Sunita Radhakrishnan, MD, in a presentation at the 25th annual Glaucoma Symposium at the Glaucoma 360 virtual annual event, noted that concomitant treatment of both glaucoma and dry eye is key.

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.

Higher levels of 3 macular pigments minimize risk of age-related disease.

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.