News

Under the terms of the agreement, Ocular will pay Titan an upfront licensing fee with the potential for additional payments upon reaching certain milestones.

As we approach the end of 2022, members of the Ophthalmology Times Europe® Editorial Advisory Board were asked to predict developments in their ophthalmic specialties and interests. A focus is our ageing population, while efficiency and productivity are also on their minds. The board members agree that one of the major challenges in the year to come will be the large number of patients awaiting diagnosis and treatment, which is only going to increase with the rising average life expectancy worldwide.

In a multicenter phase 1/2 safety study conducted in the US and UK, researchers conducted a dose-escalation trial of AAV5-RPGR that included low, intermediate, and high doses of the gene therapy administered to 3, 4, and 3 adults, respectively.

According to researcher, the treatment offers improved retinal sensitivity, visual function, and mobility.

Ophthalmologist discusses the impact of getting older on patients diagnosed with the disease.

AZR-MD-001 is currently being studied to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of the study drug in patients with MGD.

The ocular biomarkers studied showed poor to moderate accuracy for detecting the 2 disorders.

CXL has been proven effective to treat patients with corneal ectasias.

The results represent a major step towards first in-human clinical studies for this program - the first potential therapy for patients with geographic atrophy secondary to AMD that addresses the underlying causes of the disease.

The results represent a major step towards first in-human clinical studies for this program - the first potential therapy for patients with geographic atrophy secondary to AMD that addresses the underlying causes of the disease.

Receiving FDA orphan drug designation allows the company to proceed with plans to advance the development of BRM424, a novel, first-in-class, potential treatment for neurotrophic keratitis.

A new device for goniotomy has the advantage of an irrigation/aspiration system, which offers easier excision of the trabecular meshwork and better visibility. Dr Desai shares his experiences using the device as well as his tips and surgical pearls for success.

According to the AAO and Verana Health, the partnership seeks to increase clinical trials access, accelerate recruitment, and advance ophthalmic research.

According to the AAO and Verana Health, the partnership seeks to increase clinical trials access, accelerate recruitment, and advance ophthalmic research.

According to a team of German investigators, visual cells in the human retina may not simply die in some diseases, but are mechanically transported out of the retina beforehand.

The Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute is dedicated to eye care and sight restoration through technology, pioneering research and eye care clinicians.

A recent survey of retinal clinic patients reveals a lack of awareness of the risks and safety issues associated with stem cell therapies.

According to the company, the NDA is supported by positive phase data demonstrating the rapid reversal of dilated eyes and favorable safety profile in pediatric and adult subjects.

Researchers from the Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen and the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden at TU Dresden have found that visual cells in the human retina may not simply die in some diseases, but are mechanically transported out of the retina beforehand.

A corneal refractive technique can combine monovision and extended depth of field to create a wide, seamless range of functional vision. This can provide independence from spectacles.

According to researchers, cells within retinal blood vessels are endowed with a previously unappreciated ability to acquire resistance against the damaging effects of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Researchers found through DNA sequencing and confirmed in further testing that a genetic mutation in the THBS1 gene led to the development of severe childhood glaucoma. The discovery may improve disease screening and personalize treatments.

According to the company, OPGx-001 is Opus’ first program to enter clinical evaluation and is designed to address vision loss due to mutations in the LCA5 gene, which causes one of the most severe forms of early-onset blinding disease Leber congenital amaurosis.

A breakthrough gene therapy approach, SPVN06 is aimed at stopping or slowing disease progression in patients affected by IRDs and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), regardless of their genetic background.

SPVN06 is a breakthrough gene therapy approach aimed at stopping or slowing disease progression in patients affected by IRDs and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), regardless of their genetic background.

Weigh in on this month's survey question. The poll will be open until December 16, 2022.