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Researchers at the USC Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics and the USC Roski Eye Institute are advancing a new treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older adults.

The phase 2b/3 clinical trial (NCT05683496) evaluated izokibep versus placebo in non-infectious, non-anterior uveitis.

USC is leading a research team aiming to better understand retinitis pigmentosa and inform future treatments.

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A study investigating the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on open globe injury (OGI) found that lower SES, measured by the Social Vulnerability Index and Distressed Communities Index, correlates with younger age, non-accidental injuries, and poorer visual outcomes in OGI patients.

The 14th annual Glaucoma 360 conference, co-founded by Adrienne Graves, PhD, and Andrew Iwach, MD, and hosted by Glaucoma Research Foundation, will be held from February 6-8, 2025, at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, California. The event will focus on the latest advancements in glaucoma care and encourage innovation and collaboration.

Iantrek’s CREST Registry reports 1-year outcomes for a bio-interventional glaucoma treatment, demonstrating significant IOP reduction, medication reduction, and a favorable safety profile, offering a promising new approach for open-angle glaucoma management.

The joint project AMD-HALT, pairs Amarna’s SV40-derived gene delivery vector platform with Phenocell’s in vitro AMD disease model, which accurately mimics cellular interactions and microenvironment of the retina

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to assess serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with different subtypes of diabetic macular edema (DME).

Tenpoint Therapeutics and Visus Therapeutics have merged to focus on aging-related ocular conditions, with key products including BRIMOCHOL PF for presbyopia and therapies for cataracts and geographic atrophy.

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A look at the latest advances from flash photography to AI-driven OCT

VisiRose, a company formed in collaboration with Provectus Biopharmaceuticals and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is advancing Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (RB PDAT), a non-invasive treatment for infectious keratitis, leveraging light-based technology and addressing antimicrobial resistance to improve outcomes for patients with severe eye infections globally.

EXG102 and EXG202 are investigational gene therapy candidates for wet age-related macular degeneration that are in development.

Research was based on results of a double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial performed between November 2017 and December 2022 in the strabismus clinic of Farabi Eye Hospital.

Bausch + Lomb announced the acquisition of the ELIOS system, a laser-based technology that offers a new approach to treating glaucoma, particularly in conjunction with cataract surgery.

In an interview with Ophthalmology Times, Alon Kahana, MD, PhD, discusses interleukin-6 and its role in autoimmune diseases, particularly thyroid eye disease, noting that a promising alternative under clinical trial is pacibekitumab, an IL-6 ligand-blocking antibody.

According to the partners, glaucoma research to be led by internationally renowned glaucoma surgeon Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, distinguished research scientist Fiona McDonnell, PhD, and Ian Pitha, MD, PhD, associate director of the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation

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Nona Biosciences has partnered with Kodiak Sciences to develop multi-target antibodies for ophthalmic diseases. Utilizing Nona's Harbour Mice platform, the collaboration aims to accelerate antibody discovery, focusing on innovative therapies for retinal and other eye conditions.

According to presentations at FLORetina ICOOR 2024 in Florence, Italy, data show promising early improvements in low luminance visual acuity, a key measure of visual function. A pivotal Phase 2/3 VISTA trial for laru-zova in XLRP is currently enrolling.

With cases of syphilitic uveitis on the rise, recognizing its varied presentations—including optic disc edema, which may appear without other significant eye inflammation—is increasingly important for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers described the presence of multiple bilateral serous retinal detachments (SRDs) found in 3 women after they used hair dyes.

The use of ChatGPT may be premature to replace anterior segment experts.

A University of Colorado study links air pollution to increased ocular health issues, finding patient visits for irritation and allergies more than double during high particulate matter levels, emphasizing the need for proactive clinical strategies.

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It is noteworthy that patients with mild TBI often report visual issues despite normal results of visual acuity measurements and fundus examinations.

Ahead of this year's Floretina meeting and International Congress on OCT Angiography, En Face OCT and Advances in OCT (ICOOR), David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times spoke with Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD. At FLORetina ICOOR, he presented on a number of topics, including diabetic retinopathy—the subject of his conversation with the Eye Care Network.