Lynda Charters

Conference aims to promote professional education and scientific development in corneal ectasias.

Investigators evaluated and compared the long-term formation of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) and the rate of glistenings that developed between 2 hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs).

Smaller corneal incisions made during cataract surgery are linked with better visual outcomes and less frequent postoperative endophthalmitis.

The FDA issued an update to the warning issued early in February and recommended that Global Pharma recall Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment, and the firm agreed to initiate a recall.

The Biologics License Application for aflibercept 8 mg was supported by positive data from the PULSAR study, investigating wet AMD, and the PHOTON study, investigating DME.

Following the submission of the 24-month phase 3 data in November 2022, Apellis received FDA approval for intravitreal pegcetacoplan (SYFOVRE) to treat geographic atrophy secondary to AMD.

OPT-302 combined with ranibizumab: covering all the VEGF bases for superior visual gains compared with ranibizumab alone in wet AMD

The trial showed no added benefit of nesvacumab and aflibercept combination therapy over aflibercept monotherapy.

According to the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study, 5 risk factors are associated with high or low risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), with the intraocular pressure (IOP) historically being the “gold standard” and only modifiable risk factor.

Second global virtual event on myopia management scheduled for February 16, 2023.

Researchers found that the use of atropine drops after glaucoma surgery may impact vision and prolong rehabilitation time.

Researchers found that prompt intervention may improve the prognosis of fungal endophthalmitis caused by contaminated medical products.

The main outcomes were the national prevalence of impaired presenting distance VA, presenting near VA, and contrast sensitivity.

The research team retrospectively studied the long-term corneal endothelial cell changes and visual outcomes after this iris-fixated phakic IOL was explanted in patients with endothelial damage and investigated any potential predictors of endothelial injury.

A recent study showed herpesvirus DNA in a high percentage of corneal grafts after transplantation.

New research identifies potential new TED biomarkers based on the disease activity or inactivity.

Though rare, visual decreases can occur within 1 day postoperatively after phacoemulsification surgery.

A multicenter US study revealed that the long-term use of metformin to treat diabetes and lifestyle changes in patients with diabetes were not associated with the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Researchers reported that the preclinical detectable phase for OAG is about 10 years.

The glaucoma field is on the move with significant innovations in a number of treatment areas. Experts discussed the various technologies at the Optometry Times 2022 EyeCon meeting in Marco Island, Florida.

Three experts in myopia control convened at the Optometry Times EyeCon meeting to discuss methods to control this burgeoning global epidemic.

Panel discusses the highs and lows of treating patients with this condition.

Intravitreally injected anti-VEGF drugs are undergoing investigation as researchers look for new treatment options.

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to BRM424 (BRIM Biotechnology) to treat neurotrophic keratitis (NK).

According to the authors, a patient with bilateral choroid metastases from breast cancer experienced "a dramatic response" after a combination treatment of abemaciclib and fulvestrant.

Teplizumab may work by binding to certain immune system cells that attack insulin-producing cells and increase the proportion of cells that help moderate the immune response, thus delaying progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes.

The main outcome measures were the baseline cataract severity and self-reported cataract surgery at a 15-year visit.

Obesity can affect retinal structures differently.

This research collaboration between Chinese and Australian researchers set out to investigate the connection in the UK Biobank Study cohort.

It was reported that the more individuals smoke, the faster the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) becomes thinner.