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This retrospective, multicenter, observational study examined Japanese patients with GA to determine the clinical characteristics and GA progression rate associated with AMD in an Asian population.

Sterile corneal ulceration is a rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis and may lead to corneal perforation. However, surgeries performed to restore vision often are not successful.

Analysis of data from the European Union and the United States showed low-dose, preservative-free formulation of atropine is effective in slowing myopia progression in children

Bilateral distribution of the transgene seen with unilateral injection

In a study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, researchers asked practicing ophthalmologists to compare the ability of ChatGPT, Google Bard and Bing Chat in answering common patient questions

The general public should use caution when reading AI-generated medical information as it may be inaccurate, misleading, or biased.

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, provides an overview of innovative therapies in development for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, highlights approaches in development for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration that have the potential not only to prevent vision loss but also to improve visual acuity.

Researchers at the University of Western Australia examined declining vision and increased risk of car accidents

A new study focuses on the specific visual field conditions and defects that can result in an increased risk of vehicular accidents, particularly in the aging population.

Kodiak paused further development of tarcocimab last summer after its GLEAM and GLIMMER studies in diabetic macular edema did not meet their primary endpoint.

Cataract surgery can alleviate the risk of dementia in visually impaired patients, especially those who are younger and male.

Compared with other medical specialties, ophthalmologists typically experience lower burnout rates, explains Peter J. McDonnell, MD.

Ophthalmology experiences lower burnout rates than other medical specialties, but some may consider the exploration of alternative paths to maintain their professional fulfillment, explains Peter J. McDonnell, MD.

Ophthalmology experiences lower burnout rates compared with other medical fields, but the profession is not immune to the issue, explains Peter J. McDonnell, MD.

Daniel H. Chang, MD, shared highlights of his presentation on a first-in-human clinical feasibility study of a dual-optic accommodating IOL system.

Analysis showed low-dose, preservative-free formulation of atropine is effective in slowing progression in children aged 3 to 17, living in the US and European Union.

Ab-interno implantation of a supraciliary allograft bio-tissue successfully reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) with comparable safety to other minimally invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) procedures

Investigators found that ab-interno implantation of a supraciliary allograft bio-tissue successfully reduced intraocular pressure with comparable safety to other minimally invasive glaucoma surgical procedures

The company announced updated data from the OPTIC extension study of patients diagnosed with wet AMD during the Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

The company announced updated data from the OPTIC extension study of patients diagnosed with wet AMD during the Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Patients in OPTIC continue to experience long-term benefit from Ixo-vec through 3 years of follow-up, including maintenance of vision, durability of anatomical improvements and sustained reduction in anti-VEGF treatment burden.

The company presented topline Phase I/II first-in-human results at the 127th American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in San Francisco, demonstrating significant improvement in visual field, in concordance with trended improvements in visual acuity and functional vision.

At the 127th American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in San Francisco, Alcon revealed the full U.S. commercial availability of its cloud-based cataract planner, building on its leading image-guided clinic to OR connectivity.

According to the study, detailed in presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in San Francisco, pegcetacoplan injection reduced nonsubfoveal GA lesion growth by over 40% (monthly) in Year 3 compared to projected sham in the GALE extension study.

RxSight Inc announced educational opportunities and product updates at the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 127th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California.

At this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, of the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University presented on gender disparities in vision loss and blindness.

In a conversation with Ophthalmology Times, Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, FACS, discussed her AAO presentation, focusing on the impact of blindness and vision loss on women in the United States

According to data presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in San Francisco, a study of children with cell disease finds 1 in 3 had retinopathy.