Hattie Hayes is the editor of Ophthalmology Times Europe.
Artificial intellgence analyses biomarker changes in neovascular AMD treated with faricimab
The phase 3 LUCERNE and TENAYA trials suggested that faricimab may allow clinicians to extend the interval between injections to up to 16 weeks after an initial loading phase
Alcon marks 110th anniversary of Grieshaber AG site in Switzerland
Alcon acquired the historic ophthalmic instrument company in 2000
Bayer submits EMA application for aflibercept 8mg third indication, retinal vein occlusion
In the European Union and the United Kingdom, aflibercept 8mg (Eylea HD in the US) is currently approved for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema
European Commission expands upadacitinib (Rinvoq) indication to include giant cell arteritis
Patients with GCA, an autoimmune disease, are at risk for sudden vision loss which can be permanent
Canalicular gel Lacrifill (Nordic Pharma) receives CE Mark
Nordic Pharma plans to announce commercialisation details in the near future for the dry eye disease treatment
A panel discussion on extended treatment intervals in retinal therapy breaks the mold at COPHy 2025
Treatment regimens with long-duration therapies continue to be a conversation starter among retina specialists
How embracing opposition sends clinicians home from COPHy with more useful takeaways
The Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology highlights debates, but also discussions
Surgical, medical and next-generation retina topics at COPHy
Retina topics serve as the backbone of the scientific programme at this year’s Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology
EMA grants positive CHMP opinion for low-dose atropine SYD-101 (Ryjunea, Sydnexis)
A pivotal phase 3 clinical trial found that SYD-101 met its 3-year primary endpoint for slowing paediatric myopia progression
Up for debate: Clinicians take on hot topics at the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology
This year, the COPHy meeting moves beyond retina, addressing uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma in Seville, Spain
Internal limiting membrane staining dye ILM-Blue from DORC (Zeiss) receives NMPA approval in China
The approval makes ILM-Blue the first DORC posterior dye product available in China, according to a press release from Zeiss
Alcon Clareon Vivity IOL receives CE mark, European commercialisation announced
The lens will be available with the Monarch IV manual delivery system in Q2 and the AutonoMe Automated Pre-Loaded Delivery System in Q3
Moorfields Eye Hospital INSIGHT research hub will collaborate with artificial intelligence development company Insitro
The partnership will use ocular imaging to build an AI foundation model and identify new genetic targets for degenerative diseases
Winterthur, Switzerland welcomes second annual Winterthur Ophthalmology Symposium
After a successful inaugural WOS in 2024, the congress will feature new lectures and wetlabs in its sophomore year
First patient dosed in Phase 1/2 ASTRA study for Stargardt disease therapy SB-007 (SpliceBio)
SpliceBio continues to actively enroll patients in the ASTRA study and accompanying POLARIS trial
Study links new gender and genetic factors to Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
A large-scale study indicates women are more likely to develop the inherited corneal condition
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh delivers keynote address on gender equity in eye care
The UN Friends of Vision group meeting coincided with International Women's Day and the UN Commission on the Status of Women
Advanced therapies in neovascular AMD and DMO: Experts weigh in
A clinician panel illuminates current treatment paradigms and best practices for reducing treatment burden
Heidelberg Engineering announces two-day International SPECTRALIS Symposium
The event will include presentations on artificial intelligence, ocular imaging and surgical topics
US FDA approves revakinagene taroretcel-lwey (ENCELTO) for macular telangiectasia type 2
The encapsulated cell therapy from Neurotech Pharmaceuticals is the first FDA-approved treatment for MacTel
EMA provides positive ATMP opinion for gene therapy products OCU410 and OCU410ST
The modifier gene therapies from Ocugen target geographic atrophy and Stargardt disease
Preview: The ESCRS Winter Meeting comes to Athens
This year, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons has partnered with the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
Zeiss Visumax 800 with SMILE pro software receives NMPA approval in China
The Visumax 800 boasts a faster laser pulse repetition rate for shorter procedures
Study demonstrates visual acuity improvements following gene therapy for AIPL1-associated inherited retinal dystrophies
Researchers indicated that paediatric patients with Leber congenital amaurosis experienced improvements in vision
UK MHRA issues approval for Formycon aflibercept biosimilar FYB203 (Ahzantive)
The biosimilar to aflibercept (Eylea) has already received approval in the EU and US
Why education must extend beyond patients to make a difference in diabetic eye disease
Francesco Bandello, MD, FEBO, discusses the Diabetic Eye Conditions Coalition and a five-point call to action
EMA validates indication extension application of pegcetacoplan for treatment of kidney disease
According to Apellis and Sobi, pegcetacoplan (Aspaveli) first received marketing authorisation for treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Heart Eye announces AI-driven retinal imaging system to detect biomarkers of cardiovascular health risks
The UK-based company will debut the tool, called Dr.Noon CVD, at two conferences in March
Angiogenesis 2025: The global forecast for AI-driven home OCT
Professor Anat Loewenstein, MD, speaks about her presentation from the 22nd Annual Angiogenesis, Exudation, and Degeneration Meeting
GenSight Biologics shares efficacy and safety findings from REFLECT Phase III gene therapy trial
The company shared 5-year results for lenadogene nolparvovec (Lumevoq), administered unilaterally and bilaterally to patients with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy