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Stargardt disease is the most common inherited retinal dystrophy (causing blurring or loss of central vision) in both adults and children.

The new cohort will add patients living with IRDs caused by mutations in multiple genes to the already existing cohort of patients with IRDs caused by single gene mutations.

The positive opinion concerns authorization of bevacizumab gamma (ONS-5010/LYTENAVA), a formulation of bevacizumab for treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).

Conference defines the future of anterior segment surgery.

Alice Epitropoulos, MD, discusses the importance of considering ocular surface health in cataract surgery patients.

A Purdue University researcher is leading a team that is creating patent-pending smart contacts for glaucoma, neovascularization and dry eyes.

In a recent study led by Steven Pittler, PhD, and his team at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), the role of modifier genes in retinitis pigmentosa type 59 (RP59) was meticulously examined.

Results from the trial by Nannodropper show microdrops could reduce waste, cost, and side effects while being as effective as traditional size drops.

The prevalence of AMD features in Republic of Korea Air Force pilots was higher than in other general populations studied.

The Phase 2 trial tested whether inhibiting microglia with minocycline might help slow GA expansion and its corresponding vision loss.

Lonigutamab is a subcutaneously (SC) delivered humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R).

Office-based surgery could prove to be a viable option for physicians.

Solar retinopathy is caused by prolonged or high intensity exposure of the fovea centralis to light energy. Suspected cases of solar retinopathy may require urgent referral to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis, and to eliminate treatable causes for central visual disturbance.

In court documents in Connecticut Superior Court in Bridgeport, Isidore Sobkowski claims surgeons at the Wilton Surgery Center failed to properly clean their instruments resulting in him contracting a sight-threatening eye infection.

According to the company, NCX 470 is a novel NO-donating bimatoprost eye drop, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Electrophysiologic testing combined with structural imaging to zero in on issues.

NR1D1 and NR2E3 orphan nuclear receptors were found to have low levels of expression in patients with advanced retinoblastoma.

The company noted that individuals can purchase the ARx AI headset and register for access to the Seeing AI app through the provided links or download the latest version of the NaviLens app.

The company’s EVO family of Implantable Collamer Lenses for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, are designed to correct vision through a minimally invasive procedure.

Viewing the solar eclipse without proper eye protection can pose hazards, and ophthalmologists can educate patients about the importance of using certified solar viewing glasses or other safe viewing methods.

New members bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors within the ophthalmology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields, further strengthening the Ophthalmology Foundation's mission.

Study findings show every $1 invested in eye care sees $36 in return globally

An investigation is set to launch on SpaceX’s 30th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station contracted by NASA to test the therapy in space.

The benefit concert will be held at 8 pm April 7 at The Sinclair in Cambridge, and will feature performances by ophthalmologists and industry partners.

DMEI provides more than 225,000 total patient visits per year from all 77 Oklahoma counties and the surrounding six-state region through its main location on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City and four satellite locations.