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GreenMan app provides patients an opportunity to test drive various IOL options before cataract surgery via virtual and augmented reality.

The first step in management is increasing the time spent outside

The goal is to understand how individuals with CVI interact with their visual world

Vascular compromise is the most ominous early adverse event that can occur when a filler is unintentionally injected into a blood vessel.

David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times talks with Andrew Lee, MD, about his presentation "Neuro op mimics of thyroid eye disease" at this year's Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

According to a study by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers, AI-driven cameras that take images of the back of the eye and require no eye drops can be used to close care gaps.

According to an American Academy of Ophthalmology news release, Edmond’s priorities during her term include addressing physician and staff shortages and protecting patient safety at a time when nonphysicians are trying to expand their scope of practice into eye surgery.

Company presenting data from the Phase II AAVIATE trial of suprachoroidal ABBV-RGX-314 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration January 16 at the Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2024 Meeting.

Studies aim to develop a clinically useful biomarker of retinal capillary changes to monitor the development of a prevalent form of systemic vascular disease and cerebrovascular disease.

Because acetylcholinesterase inhibitors have anti-inflammatory effects, authors of the study wanted to determine if these drugs reduce the risk of AMD in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

The GLYCO Phase 2 US clinical trial will evaluate AVD-104 for the management of diabetic macular edema (DME).

The VISUMAX 800 is the latest generation of Zeiss femtosecond lasers, and offers a reduced laser time when compared to its predecessors.

AR-15512, a topical transient receptor potential melastatin 8 agonist, is a first-in-class product candidate for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Alcon plans to file a New Drug Application for AR-15512 with the FDA in mid-2024.

According to the company, cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1% is the first and only cyclosporine-based product for treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine will focus on providing a foundation for developing a new glaucoma therapeutic by testing human neurons and a regenerative therapy to rescue visual neurons from dying preclinically in human eyes under glaucoma conditions.

According to the company, all three patients treated for two years or more have remained free of symptoms and disease progression while taking gildeuretinol.

According to the company, EYP-1901 is an investigational sustained delivery therapy containing vorolanib, a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor formulated in bioerodible Durasert E.

Student confidence in dealing with ophthalmic conditions is down, deterring them from considering ophthalmology as a career.

The company’s ANX007 global pivotal program in geographic atrophy is expected to start in mid-2024. It is the first pivotal trial to use vision preservation as a primary outcome measure in GA.

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eSight’s medical equipment enhances vision for individuals with over 20 distinct ocular disorders, frequently enabling users to attain 20/20 vision. The Consumer Electronics Show runs January 9-12 in Las Vegas.

The Retina Program 2024 will convene during the Hawaiian Eye meeting in Maui from January 14 through January 19

According to OKYO Pharma, the first-in-human, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial of OK-101 “established a clear and informed path for further development in Phase 3 registration trials.”

The device is intended for use for LASIK vision correction surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Researchers found the administration of the neuropeptide α–melanocyte–stimulating hormone promotes corneal healing and restores normal eye function to an otherwise degenerating and diseased cornea by providing protection against cell death and promoting cell regeneration.

The company announced more advancements of its RASP modulator platform, including plans for ADX-629 and ADX-246.

This study compared AVT06 with aflibercept (Eylea) in patients with neovascular AMD.