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A novel vitrectomy device shows promising safety and efficacy in the targeted removal of symptomatic vitreous opacities in pseudophakic eyes

Prevent Blindness has declared May the second annual inherited retinal disease and genetic testing month, offering free resources on education and other awareness efforts.

A large international study reported a genetic link between schizophrenia and retinal status.

Alex Hacopian, MD, highlights how a recent ambispective study demonstrated strong visual acuity outcomes and patient satisfaction following bilateral implantation of an advanced presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens.

Researchers evaluate key measures for tracking disease progression in Usher syndrome type 2–related retinal degeneration

STAR-GLOBAL is an extension trial of the initial EU clinical trials investigating the long term safety and efficacy of MINIject in patients with glaucoma with up to 5 years of follow up.

Topcon Healthcare appoints Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officer to enhance AI-driven ocular imaging and advance digital healthcare solutions.

Lisa Nijm, MD, says preoperative osmolarity testing can help clinicians manage patient expectations and improve surgical results.

Responder analysis was conducted to evaluate the percentage of patients achieving complete symptom resolution across 13 prespecified symptom end points.

Brazilian researchers reveal how choroidal thickness influences treatment response in diabetic macular edema, enhancing personalized therapy strategies.

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) has major potential for patients with glaucoma

The retrospective study assessed corneal cross-linking complications at Wills Eye Hospital from 2018 to 2023.

Topcon Healthcare has appointed Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, as chief medical officer to lead the company’s clinical and medical strategy.

A two-way foot bridge between eye care and mental health.

The company announced 27 abstracts at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2025 Annual Meeting from May 4 to 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Brazilian researchers used swept-source OCT and OCT-angiography to study the effects of an initial dose of aflibercept on untreated diabetic macular edema in patients.

New research links HPV to thyroid eye disease, suggesting viral infection may trigger immune responses through molecular mimicry, impacting diagnosis and treatment.

Use of the LENSAR Ally femtosecond laser for arcuate incisions was associated with improved early visual outcomes and reduced need for postoperative adjustments in premium IOL patients.

Chinese researchers reveal that low-level red light therapy may control myopia in children but raises concerns about retinal damage and cone density reduction.

Patricia Buehler, MD, MPH, presented a poster and two patient films at the ASCRS annual meeting, focused on minimally-invasive blepharoplasty device Ziplyft (Osheru).

AI’s use in diagnostic tools, surgical guidance, and its ethical considerations in ophthalmology are transforming the field

A study reports minimal rotation and improved near vision following implantation of the Eyhance toric lens.

Sheng Lim, MD, FRCOphth, discussed the CONCEPT study, which compared standalone cataract surgery to cataract surgery with ECP.

Data show excellent refractive stability, strong visual acuity across all distances, and contrast sensitivity comparable to monofocal IOLs.

Alex Hacopian, MD, speaks about patient-reported outcomes from a presbyopia-correcting IOL at the 2025 ASCRS annual meeting.