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The scientific outputs from MACUSTAR’s study could impact more than 200 million patients with AMD globally

Diana V. Do, MD, spoke on behalf of the HELIOS investigators at the Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2025 Meeting, in Kauai, HI

Ultrasounds reveal the distinct feature within the vitreous anterior, a promising diagnostic indicator for ocular pathologies

ARCATUS or ARVN001 was developed by Clearside Biomedical and commercialised in the Asia-Pacific region by Arctic Vision

Predictive software will use retinal imaging to identify patient risk for Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases

The study findings suggest that patients should be educated about adherence to cold storage guidelines

Participants wore high-add multifocal soft contact lenses for 2 years and single-vision lenses during the third year to determine if rebound occurred

The updated device is designed to meet market diagnostic needs, including within geographic atrophy research

Autonomous, AI-based screening consistently resulted in more patients screened with greater cost savings, investigators said

The transferrin vectorised therapy is being investigated for use in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy

The company, which has European headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, plans to use the funds for a non-interventional, observational study and a first-in-human clinical trial

Advances in biometric technology and IOL calculation formulas have enabled refractive accuracy of cataract and clear lens exchange (CLE) surgery, but IOL power selection remains challenging in some cases. I have found that the ZEISS IOL Power Calculation Service (IPCS) is a valuable asset to help me in these uncertain situations.

The laser integrates into the Corneal Refractive Workflow alongside the Visumax 800 and SMILE pro software

The commercialisation agreements for the biosimilar to aflibercept (Eylea) cover Israel, major parts of Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region

The launch follows a CE Mark received in late 2024

The study built on previous research indicating specific retinal variables can serve as disease-related biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases

The authors investigated systemic adverse events associated with commercial mydriatics administered during retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening

ViGeneron, based in Munich, also received approval for dose escalation in the ongoing phase 1b clinical trial

Clinicians need to better understand how to reduce the growth of antibiotic-resistant, more virulent bacteria, the authors said

Investigators reported that the trial demonstrated significant improvements in visual function and retinal structure for patients with optic neuritis

In October, Oxular began a phase 2 trial for its therapeutic candidate OXU-001, for treatment of diabetic macular oedema

Patients with fibromyalgia experienced changes in the macular ganglion cell layer and retinal nerve fiber layer

The RESTORE Study is the follow-up study of the RESCUE and REVERSE studies of lenadogene nolparvovec to treat vision loss from LHON

Investigators emphasised the need for continued efforts to raise awareness and support patients in attending regular screening

Hot topics around the globe, from clinical trials to the solar eclipse

Highlights from the year, courtesy of our colleagues at Ophthalmology Times

Alcon Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot 10101) of its Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count, after identifying fungal contamination in a sealed vial.

The top therapeutic advancements in myopia, diabetes, dry eye and more