Lynda Charters

SpaMedica to offer free transport for all NHS cataract patients, supporting community care and reducing health inequalities.

Investigators reported the oral therapy was well-tolerated in trials for early treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and associated oedema

Investigators obtained data from genome‐wide association studies to examine the effects of instant coffee consumption

A new study compared results to determine a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the grade of surgeon and ISBCS outcomes

Cabozantinib, a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has previously been associated with hepatic and dermatologic adverse effects

Brazilian ANVISA has granted marketing authorisation for FYB201 (Ranivisio), a biosimilar to Lucentis.

Lysine, proline and arginine levels progressively increased from non-proliferative DR to proliferative DR stages

Vitamins B6, B9 and B12 were found to be neuroprotective against retinal ganglion cell death

The study found an increase in both refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism among a patient population of schoolchildren

Investigators sought to understand the diagnostic path, symptoms, quality of life impact and coping mechanisms of patients with GA in western Europe and the United States

The biomarkers are especially crucial for patients with lupus nephritis

Opus Genetics reveals promising 1-year results from OPGx-LCA5 gene therapy, showing sustained vision improvements in adults with LCA5 retinal degeneration.

Canadian investigators urged quick neuro-ophthalmologic referrals to limit the progress of life- and vision-threatening conditions

The study aimed to clarify how race affects visual outcomes for patients with diabetic macular oedema treated with ranibizumab

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

Social media smartphone application–based interventions significantly improved adherence and parental knowledge among families of children with congenital ectopia lentis

The study findings support the need to consider ophthalmologic monitoring in children with early-onset atopic dermatitis

Fundus images of diabetic retinopathy were assessed by general ophthalmologists, retina specialists and the Aireen artificial intelligence system

Hematologists and ophthalmologists could work together for earlier diagnoses, research findings indicate

Researchers assessed the costs to patients and caregivers in Germany, Bulgaria and the US

The study assessed a large paediatric cohort for changes in spherical equivalent refraction, axial length, lens power and lens thickness

The authors examined vascular and neural structures in the eye, assessing the foveal avascular zone and choroidal thickness

The study demonstrated that the number of injections needed gradually decreased during the follow-up period

The study findings indicated that lifestyle changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were connected to an increase in childhood astigmatisms

Inherited retinal diseases have disease processes distinct from age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy, but may present with "phenocopy" clinical signs

Investigators measured the choroidal structures using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography

Prophylactic cyclosporine A 0.1% eye drops were associated with improved ocular surface homeostasis and reduced inflammation

Additionally, the prognosis of macular oedema may help clinicians evaluate renal function, investigators reported

The toric IOLs demonstrated a slight advantage over FSAK and were associated with better postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity