Research findings illustrate role of vitamin D in preventing retinal vein occlusion
A meta-analysis indicates a "significant association" between vitamin D deficiency and increased risk of RVO
A field guide to optic disc drusen
Clinical associations, imaging strategies and establishing a differential diagnosis from pseudopapilloedema
Rayner announces launch of RayOne Galaxy spiral IOL
The IOL, designed with artificial intelligence, will launch at this year's ESCRS Congress in Barcelona, Spain
The shifting landscape of conjunctival hyperemia
European patients navigate new therapies and market change-ups
Phase 1/2 Study suggests efficacy of novel eye drop to reverse cataracts
The drop breaks up degraded protein complexes which cause lens clouding
Research indicates long-term effect of COVID-19 on corneal endothelial cell morphology
Specular microscopy showed "long-term alterations" in corneal cells
Why the future of glaucoma care is in the operating room
Smaller surgeries, in greater numbers, await new glaucoma specialists
The CHAMP clinical trial and NVK002 for controlling paediatric myopia
Determining the medication’s safety and efficacy for paediatric patients
Ranibizumab biosimilar LUBT010 (Lupin) reaches primary endpoint in global Phase 3 study
Lupin has successfully completed a clinical study of LUBT010, a ranibizumab biosimilar to Lucentis
US FDA issues approval for Sandoz aflibercept-abzv (Enzeevu)
The biosimilar is indicated to improve and maintain visual acuity for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Optimizing diagnosis and surgical management of diabetic retinopathy using advanced imaging technologies
Diabetic Retinopathy ranked as the fifth most common cause of blindness among adults aged 50 and older in 2020 according to data from the Global Burden of Disease study. Aude Couturier, MD shares her experience of using advanced imaging technologies to optimize diagnosis and surgical management of her DR patients in our latest Case of the Month.
Going for gold: The new standard for cross-linking
Stabilising keratoconus and improving vision using ELZA-PACE customised CXL
Untangling the genetic secrets of retinoblastoma
Identifying all genetic culprits may improve diagnostics and prognoses
ASRS abroad: Retina specialists converge in Sweden
A postcard from the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting in Stockholm
LENSAR receives certification for new adaptive cataract treatment system
The ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System will be the first EU ALLY commercial installation
Combining outdoor time and spectacle lenses for myopia management
Vision loss, cholesterol identified as risk factors associated with dementia
A list of 14 risk factors indicate dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
The nonprofit Prevent Blindness recognised the awareness month with a slate of resources
European Commission issues approval for faricimab (Vabysmo) for treatment of retinal vein occlusion
In a press release, Roche noted that up to 60% of patients were able to extend treatment intervals to 3 or 4 months
Kiora Pharmaceuticals receives Orphan Medicinal Product Designation for KIO-301
The EMA issued a designation for the small molecule photoswitch, which targets inherited retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa
ViaLase Laser receives CE Mark, announces first EU distribution partners
Femtosecond laser, image-guided, high-precision trabeculotomy (FLigHT) received approval for patients in Europe with primary open-angle glaucoma
Novaliq receives positive CHMP opinion for Vevizye in treatment of dry eye disease
The positive opinion comes with the recommendation that ciclosporin 0.1% be granted marketing authorisation in the European Union
Industry preview: Eye care companies announce presentations ahead of ASRS meeting
Companies in the retina space announced presentations ahead of the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting, to be held 17-20 July
Alopecia areata and underlying corneal pathologies
Investigators conducted a case-control study to investigate the corneal topography parameters and biomechanics in patients with alopecia areata
Impact report highlights outcomes of Moorfields Eye Charity programmes
The organisation has secured £72.75 million for its new eye health centre
VEGF-C and VEGF-D signaling pathways: Potential targets for treating wet AMD
A novel formulation may prevent blood vessel growth and vascular leakage in the retina
Semaglutide may be associated with non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Novo Nordisk, are becoming more prolific
Beacon Therapeutics announces new board members, funding to support XLRP and AMD programmes
The company has secured $170 million (approximately €157 million) in Series B funding
Preview: The American Society of Retina Specialists meets in Stockholm, Sweden
Extended daylight hours and plentiful outdoor space make Stockholm a memorable destination for meeting attendees
Visual and refractive outcomes of a combined opposite clear corneal incision procedure
Patients with corneal astigmatism underwent phacoemulsification and rotationally asymmetric multifocal IOL implantation
