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Horizon Therapeutics announced the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved TEPEZZA as the first and only medicine approved in Brazil for treatment of thyroid eye disease.

A recently completed non-human primate study of VGX-0111 demonstrated good tolerability, provided strong transgene expression in the targeted region of the retina, and increased production of the lipids whose decline is associated with macular degeneration.

Data from IG-002, Intergalactic's lead program, demonstrate persistent ABCA4 expression in non-human primate retinas over six months after a single administration, and support plan to advance IG-002 into Phase 1 trials in 2024.

Sparklers and firecrackers are at the top of the list for fireworks-related injuries. The organization is advising the public to leave fireworks to licensed operators.

Experts weigh pros and cons of treatment option for orbital cellulitis in pediatric patients

The funds will be used to further develop the company’s Calibreye System that aims to optimize reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) for patients with moderate to advanced glaucoma.

According to the company, the study will identify hematology biomarkers that could personalize medical evaluations for patients undergoing treatments for macular degeneration.

Surgeons must use caution to avoid pitfalls of complicated procedure

A late breaking poster at the event in San Diego presented by Paolo S. Silva, MD, reveals AI algorithms for diabetic retinopathy progression risk estimation.

Kaushal Solanki, PhD, discusses how ophthalmologists can now use the Topcon NW400 retinal camera with its EyeArt AI system to automatically detect diabetic retinopathy.

According to researchers, the study is the first to assess associations between pre-diagnostic circulating metabolites and POAG risk in two large independent datasets.

The company noted the FDA clearance also includes its proprietary Real-Time Quality Feedback to improve the gradeability of retinal images and reduce the need for eye dilation, expanding the choice for primary care clinics to screen people with diabetes.

Keratopigmentation technique offers therapeutic and cosmetic applications.

Cigna’s Coverage Policy includes procedures enabled with OMNI® Surgical System technology as medically necessary and covered.

Experts in the field weigh in on the perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for DED that directly targets tear evaporation instead of tear formation.

Patients with eye disease have an increased risk for developing neurodegenerative disease, and several studies have established a link between neurodegenerative diseases and ophthalmic conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration.

Surgeons seek best IOL match for patients after cataract surgery.

In a presentation at the American Society for Microbiology’s annual meeting, the oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in an animal model.

AG-80208 is a novel, first-in-class, formyl peptide receptor (FPR) agonist formulated as an aqueous solution eye drop to treat the inflammation linked with DED.

Vitrectomy is a tool that can help surgeons curb complications.

In April, the FDA approved an update to the TEPEZZA indication language, specifying its use in all patients with TED regardless of TED activity or duration. Horizon Therapeutics presented its data at the Endocrine Society's 2023 annual meeting in Chicago.

The clinical trial successfully achieved statistical significance for the primary endpoint and all secondary endpoints.

The study results could help lead to improved understanding of glaucoma and new therapies.

On this episode of the NeuroOp Guru video blog, Andy Lee, MD, and Drew Carey, MD, discuss the use of fluoxetine in patients with visual field loss after suffering a stroke.

The MERIT study found that intraocular corticosteroid treatment remains the most effective therapy for uveitis-related macular edema, and vision gains in participants who received the corticosteroid treatment were very promising.

Eyes implanted with the lens demonstrated greater astigmatic tolerance.