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The study’s main outcome measures were the changes in those 2 parameters following treatment with teprotumumab.

The rationale for the study was anecdotal reports of the effects of breast milk used by mothers to treat blocked tear ducts, rashes, and a chemical corneal burn in babies.

The trial will feature the company’s product candidate, AXV101, focused on combating childhood blindness due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome 1 (BBS1).

Yvonne Ou, MD, a professor of ophthalmology at the University of California San Francisco, spoke about lifestyle modifications for glaucoma at this year's Glaucoma 360 meeting.

Nathan Congdon, MD, highlights a recent study showing how virtual mentor-mentee relationships through Orbis' free telemedicine and e-learning platform can significantly enhance care.

The 2 phase II trials, Osprey and Apteryx successfully met all primary and secondary endpoints.

The 36-week trial was a randomized, double-masked, parallel-group, active-controlled, multicenter evaluating CLS-AX (axitinib injectable suspension) in participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

M. Roy Wilson, presented the Shaffer-Hetherington-Hoskins Lecture at the Glaucoma 360 meeting held in San Francisco, California. This lecture was entitled, "Rethinking Race as a Risk Factor for Glaucoma: What Really Matters?"

Results were published from the phase 3 QUASAR trial and the extension study of the phase 3 PULSAR trial.

The announcement comes after a request was made by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to explore the possibility of a sale.

PRISM evaluates 4D-150, a potential backbone therapy designed to provide multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) from the retina with a single, safe, intravitreal injection.

The link between eye health and mental health may be deeper than previously believed

Ophthalmology Times spoke with Sarah M. Thomasy, DVM, PhD, DACVO, a veterinary ophthalmologist at UC Davis about how her research can align with human glaucoma research to move the entire field

The pandemic caused an overall decrease in the rates of the 10 most common ophthalmic procedures performed in 2020 when compared to the year prior.

Sunita Radhakrishnan, MD, shares insights on the use of electric neurostimulation and its potential use in the treatment of glaucoma, as evidenced by its current use in Europe and the upcoming trials for use in the US.

Shan Lin, MD, speaks to the new MIGS entering the glaucoma space and providing additional options for patients and providers as they work to preserve vision and work towards a better future for glaucoma treatment options.

Andrew Iwach, MD, co-founder of the Glaucoma 360 meeting shares that value this meeting has for residents and fellows as they embark on their careers and the future additions to the meeting that will include retina discussions.

Ramiro Ribeiro, MD, PhD, shares insights from the ongoing research tyrosine kinase inhibitors for AMD and DME.

Inder Paul Singh, MD, speaks to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the management of the glaucoma disease state as well as the current challenges of drug delivery in treating patients with glaucoma.

John Berdahl, MD, discusses a non-surgical, non-drug treatment for glaucoma approved by the FDA in 2024. The pump uses negative pressure to lower eye pressure by an average of 39% in clinical trials, with a good safety profile.

Andrew Iwach, MD, shares how Glaucoma 360 got its start and how today's meeting focuses on innovation that can benefit patients with glaucoma as the condition is monitored and treated.

Sonia H. Yoo, MD, a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist and a member of the planning committee for the EnVision Summit, highlights a session focused on the latest advancements in lens implant technologies, refractive procedures, and imaging innovations. The summit will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.

The implant was tested in eyes of patients with bilateral age-related macular degeneration who underwent cataract surgery

Patients commonly reported unexplained blurred or hazy vision postoperatively that requires further investigation

Researchers conducted a study to characterize ophthalmic adverse events associated with cosmetics and personal care products that have been reported in the FDA CAERS database.

The authors emphasised that consumers and clinicians should be made aware of potential ophthalmic adverse events associated with cosmetics and personal care products