Anecortave acetate found to safe, effective for inhibiting CNV growthin AMD patients
Anecortave acetate (Retaane), a potent angiostatic agent, has been shownto be safe and superior to placebo in reducing loss of vision from baseline,avoiding severe vision loss, and inhibiting the growth of CNV membranesin patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported JasonS. Slakter, MD, who spoke during the American Academy of Ophthalmology annualmeeting.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.