In the latest episode of The Retina TL;DR with Dr. Weng—Part 2 of a special two-part series—host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, sits down with two more of her former residents for candid advice on transitioning into fellowship, balancing research and family, and what excites them most about the future of retina.
October spotlights eye-care breakthroughs: phase 3 gene therapies, sustained delivery, and AAO trial data, plus 3 FDA clearances shaping retina, cataract, and TED care.
The FDA approved Lucamzi (ranibizumab-blrz), Xbrane's Lucentis biosimilar, for wet AMD and other serious eye conditions, with a US launch planned for 2027.
An estimated 9.6 million people in the US have diabetic retinopathy, and roughly 1 in 3 patients with diabetes miss annual eye exams as AI screening and new therapies reshape care.