Implantable telescope enters pivotal trial for AMD patients
Saratoga, CA-A pivotal trial has begun with the implantable miniature telescope (IMT) (VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Inc., Saratoga, CA), a low vision IOL for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), following a successful phase I trial. In that trial, most patients gained three or more lines of near or distance visual acuity and improved their ability to perform daily activities.
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.