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The investigators wanted to determine if subclinical changes in the blood–aqueous barrier and the retinal physiology developed after anti-VEGF treatments with aflibercept, brolucizumab, and or faricimab .

The company announced key secondary endpoints were achieved with both EYP-1901 doses. These include a more than 80% reduction in treatment burden, with nearly two-thirds of eyes supplement-free up to 6 months.

Prevent Blindness is providing free geographic atrophy educational resources for patients, care partners and healthcare professionals, including a new episode of its Focus on Eye Health Expert series.

Sanjib Kumar Kar, MBBS, MD, was caught taking a bribe of ₹5,500 (~$65 USD) from a complainant to conduct surgery on his uncle.

The ranibizumab biosimilar is a recombinant antigen-binding fragment (Fab).

This retrospective, cross-sectional study identified all inpatients diagnosed with syphilitic uveitis in the US between 2010 and 2019.

The center includes about 30,000 square feet of space for rapid prototyping of new product designs, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and the expansion of research and development capabilities.

Moon Jeong Lee, MD, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Ophthalmology during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Analisa Arosemena, MD, underscores the importance of year-round glaucoma control through extended-release medications and laser treatments at EyeCon 2023.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss their experience at EyeCon 2023, highlighting the latest updates in retina, cataract and refractive surgery, and the growing epidemic of myopia worldwide.

Jennifer Loh, MD, discusses the significance of maintaining a healthy ocular surface before surgery and exploring collaborative approaches for improved patient comanagement between ophthalmologists and optometrists at EyeCon 2023.

Benjamin Y Xu, MD, spoke with the Ophthalmology Times team about the real-world safety analysis of patients treated with intracanalicular dexamethasone insert using IRIS Registry at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

Rupa Wong, MD, spoke with the Ophthalmology Times team about Luminopia, the first FDA-approved digital therapeutic for amblyopia at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

Korean researchers reported Ptosis was associated with COVID-19 vaccination, while Guillain-Barré syndrome/Miller Fisher syndrome was associated with the COVID-19 infection.

Moving toward eliminating drug and chemical safety testing in animals.

The company announced a resubmission of the ONS-5010 BLA on track for the end of calendar year 2024, pending final agreement on a clinical trial protocol with the FDA and successful completion of the required additional clinical trial.

According to the company, its Zilia Ocular FC system is designed for assessing ocular biomarkers.

Earlier this year, Harrow acquired the US commercial rights to Triesence. Aside from the transfer of the Triesence NDA ahead of the date previously agreed to, all other acquisition terms remain unchanged.

The Phase 2 study is evaluating the efficacy and safety using 2 concentrations of SBI-100 OE vs. placebo, dosing twice a day for 14 days.

The augmented reality headset compensates for central vision loss to enhance the visual clarity of patients with age-related macular degeneration and other conditions such as Stargardt disease.

According to the company, an additional trial is required to show positive effects on the treatment of ocular symptoms in dry eye disease.

By joining the group of physicians, researchers, and industry partners working together to define optimal biomarkers and endpoints in AMD, RetinAI hopes to forge a global retinal imaging initiative targeting research in the disease.

Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) that issued the new LCDs have all corrected errors in criteria for coverage of CPC resulting in significantly broader patient qualification in the jurisdictions of these MACs.

Physician details her journey from sustaining career-ending injury to insurance advocate.

CorNeat Vision is among the many companies working to try to maintain operations amid the conflict.

Eyecare providers report slower Q3 and increased concern for the US economy and inflation rates.

Orbis advances cataract surgery training in low-resource areas with technology