The kidney and eye are structurally and functionally similar, and the diseases of the organs may present similarly and via common pathways.

Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, shares latest updates in research on sutureless cryopreserved amniotic membrane for moderate-to-severe dry eye with short treatment duration.

Although the differential diagnosis of pigmented fundus lesions is limited, the distinctions among these lesions are not always clear.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of December 11-December 15.

Eye care witnessed a transformative year with 11 FDA approvals. As the year concludes, there remains a robust pipeline of drugs, setting high expectations for continued advancements in ophthalmological care in 2024 and beyond.

iDose TR, a micro-invasive intraocular implant designed to lower IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, has received FDA approval following a new drug application (NDA) submission.

OCU410 is a modifier gene therapy product candidate being developed by Ocugen for dry AMD.

The study of OliX Pharmaceuticals' investigative property saw encouraging results and helped to identify suitable dosing levels for future clinical trials.

A research report compiled by The Vision Council reveals that most parents are aware of myopia but remain in the dark about prevalence and how to prevent progression.

Etiology is crucial to substantive treatment.

Rapid macular thinning often precedes traditional symptoms.

TP-03 (lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25%) was approved by the FDA in 2023 under the brand name Xdemvy for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis and is being evaluated as an investigational therapy for the treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD) in patients with Demodex mites.

The multidisciplinary program aims to bring myopia management tools to under-resourced children across the US.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of December 4-December 8.

Mark Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, discussed myopia control in a panel at EyeCon 2023, highlighting evidence-based treatments, myopia's impact on visual impairment, and a multidisciplinary conversation involving optometrists and ophthalmologists to address the growing issue of myopia management.

Earlier this year, Aurion’s cell therapy received regulatory approval from Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the management of bullous keratopathy, marking the first regulatory approval in the world for an allogeneic cell therapy to manage corneal endothelial disease.

The company announced key secondary endpoints were achieved with both EYP-1901 doses. These include a more than 80% reduction in treatment burden, with nearly two-thirds of eyes supplement-free up to 6 months.

Noninvasive treatments can help patients with ptosis improve their visual field.

A study surveying retina specialists found surprising results in therapy preference.