Hattie Hayes is the editor of Ophthalmology Times Europe.
NeurEYE research team leads AI-supported dementia detection programme with Scottish optometrists
Predictive software will use retinal imaging to identify patient risk for Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases
PulseSight Therapeutics submits Clinical Trial Authorisation for phase I trial of PST-611
The transferrin vectorised therapy is being investigated for use in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy
Teva partners with Klinge Biopharma for commercialisation of Formycon’s FYB203 (biosimilar aflibercept)
The commercialisation agreement for the biosimilar to aflibercept (Eylea) covers Israel and major parts of Europe, excluding Italy
ViGeneron receives rare paediatric disease designation from US FDA for retinitis pigmentosa gene therapy candidate VG901
ViGeneron, based in Munich, also received approval for dose escalation in the ongoing phase 1b clinical trial
Regeneron acquires UK biotech company Oxular, broadening retina portfolio
In October, Oxular began a phase 2 trial for its therapeutic candidate OXU-001, for treatment of diabetic macular oedema
Wrapping up another year in eye care: 2024 in review
Trending topics and milestone stories from our year in ophthalmology
See the best of our print edition with the 2024 cover story roundup
Our top 10 print stories highlight the core content concepts we explored this year
European Medicines Agency will assess semaglutide for link to NAION
The Danish Medicines Agency requested the EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee review reports on the vision-threatening condition
A neurologist shares his warning about recurrent optic neuritis attacks and NMOSD
Ocular clues to a neurological conditions help clinicians understand neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
EMA CHMP issues positive opinion for aflibercept biosimilar, two other candidates from Celltrion
The European Commission will assess the marketing authorisation for Eydenzelt (reference product Eylea)
European Medicines Agency approves faricimab (Vabysmo) 6.0 mg single-dose prefilled syringe
The PFS is approved for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion
AMD-HALT programme receives Eurostars grant for continued investigation of dry AMD gene therapy platform
Phenocell and Amarna Therapeutics were awarded the grant by Eureka’s Eurostars initiative, co-funded by the European Union
Industry updates from Floretina ICOOR 2024
The annual meeting brought fourth announcements and insights from companies in the retina care space
Don’t miss our editorial advisory board members at the Floretina/ICOOR meeting
EAB members from Ophthalmology Times Europe, Ophthalmology Times and Modern Retina are presenting in Florence
The Floretina ICOOR meeting begins in Florence, Italy
What to expect from 4 days in the Fortezza de Basso
Recyclable ophthalmic instrument company HASA OPTIX receives B Corporation certification
The Belgian B Corp company, founded in 2016, is partially owned by Rayner and distributed in over 20 European countries
US FDA issues Complete Response Letter for avacincaptad pegol (Izervay, Astellas Pharma Inc)
The CRL comes in response to a supplemental New Drug Application for Izervay, a treatment for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration
NHS introduces OCT programme to reduce annual hospital visits for patients with diabetes
Optical coherence tomography will be in all eye care services by October 2025
Canada passes National Strategy for Eye Care Act
A coalition of eye health advocacy groups vocalised support for the legislation
How a gene-agnostic approach opens doors to new therapeutics
Arun Upadhyay, PhD, discusses new study findings from trials of OCU400 (Ocugen)
Excellence across the board at the 2024 EURETINA congress
This year’s Barcelona meeting brought together award-winning research data and leaders in the retina field
Ikerian announces commercial expansion of RetinAI Discovery in Europe
New investment from Sanoptis will support Ikerian technology for large-scale, AI-enabled data management
AAO 2024: New data illuminate glaucoma care paradigms for surgical interventions
Victoria L. Tseng, MD, PhD, discusses SLT, microshunts and what glaucoma specialists can learn from large data sets
AAO 2024: An oral anaesthetic offers relief for both patients and care teams
Brent Kramer, MD, presents on an alternative to IV sedation for cataract surgeries and complex cases
AAO 2024: Late-breaking developments in a novel treatment for adolescents with Stargardt disease
A novel oral therapeutic showed promising results in a Phase 2 study involving 13 subjects
German Ophthalmological Society awards Theodor Leber Medal, honorary society memberships
The DOG recognised Heidelberg Engineering founder Christoph Schoess, Prof Herbert Kaufmann and Prof Ioannis G. Pallikaris
Children across the UK can celebrate World Sight Day with the Duchess of Edinburgh
Her Royal Highness will share the CBeebies Bedtime Story "Specs for Rex"
Ophthalmology Times Europe parent company MJH Life Sciences® acquires eye care conference EnVision Summit
The Eye Care Network adds a longstanding, CME-certified conference to its live event programming
The latest genetic research from this summer’s retina conferences
Gene therapy was a major topic at the 2024 EURETINA and Retina Society meetings
EURETINA 2024: David Yorston, FRCS, FRCOphth, says data can unify us
Dr Yorston delivered the Gisbert Richard Lecture at this year's EURETINA Congress