Authors


Dr Maximilian K. Köppe
Dr Maximilian K. Köppe

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Artificial DMEK could help tackle endothelial donor tissue shortage

Newly developed acrylic implant provides option for patients with endothelial dysfunction.



Dr Marguerite B. McDonald

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New options are on the horizon for presbyopia-correcting drops

For ophthalmologists, finding the ideal solution for presbyopia has long been the ‘holy grail’ of the field.


Bela Parekh, BA, BS; Imane Tarib, MD; and Richard Awdeh, MD

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Harnessing digital media for enhanced patient engagement and outcomes

Patients who received digital education demonstrated a better understanding of their disease and its management


Dr Sara Giammaria

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Using pivotal study data to guide glaucoma patient management decisions

Two randomised controlled trials, EMGT and UKGTS, have examined the factors affecting the risk of glaucoma progression. Global target IOPs are not the best option for all patients.


Ms Faiza Bhombal

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Digital visual training helps treat disorders associated with close work

Computer software platform provides home vision exercises to overcome asthenopia.


Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD

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Zooming in on geographic atrophy with OCT-based AI

New analysis brings disease progression and therapeutics into focus


By Lynda Charters; reviewed by Giovanni Montesano, MD

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Six-year findings from laser in glaucoma and ocular hypertension (LiGHT)

In visual field progression results, SLT was superior to ocular drops as first-line treatment for patients with glaucoma



Aude Couturier, MD, PhD

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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.


Adam M. Katz, MD

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Letter to the Editor: Intravitreal injections. Who should perform them?

In response to a previously published article, three ophthalmologists present their views on intravitreal pharmacotherapy injections.


Prof. Dan Z. Reinstein, MD MA(Cantab) FRCSC FRCOphth DABO FEBO

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Back to the cornea – Treating hyperopic patients with Lenticule Extraction

Lenticule Extraction for treating patients with hyperopia is now available with SMILE® pro, performed on the VISUMAX® 800 from ZEISS. This additional option provides a valuable corneal-based alternative for younger patients without cataract. In this Case of the Month, you will discover the advantages of this procedure and review the outcomes of a 30-year-old patient who chose to undergo Lenticule Extraction with ZEISS SMILE pro after experiencing discomfort with contact lenses for many years.


Dr Claudia Priglinger

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First-ever retinal gene therapy: Does real-world experience back its use?

Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.


Martin David Harp

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Opthea discontinues COAST and ShORe sozinibercept combination therapy trials

Both trials failed to meet their primary endpoints for treatment of age-related macular degeneration




Dr Dagny Zhu

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Short-term corticosteroid use can provide rapid relief of allergy symptoms in dry eye disease

A short course of a low-dose corticosteroid eye drop can relieve inflammation with only a low increase in intraocular pressure.




Prof Paolo Vinciguerra

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Distorted corneas: How to regularise them with minimally invasive surgery

Sequential customised therapeutic keratectomy (SCTK) improves visual quality by eliminating superficial corneal high order aberrations


Ben Shaberman

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Gene therapy research ushers in new therapy options for retinal diseases

Foundation Fighting Blindness is a driving force in advancing retinal gene therapies into clinical trials.


Professor Winifred Amoaku

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Risks and management of diabetic retinopathy in paediatric patients

Diabetes mellitus, which is a common chronic disease in children, can lead to significant eye morbidities with long-lasting effects, including diabetic retinopathy. Treatment should be tailored to the individual patient.


Dr Panayiota Founti

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The impact of landmark studies on clinical practice in glaucoma

Landmark randomised controlled trials have advanced the understanding and treatment of glaucoma.


Dr Paulina Ocieczek

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Landscape of genetic therapies for USH2A-related retinitis pigmentosa

Increasing understanding of the genetics behind Usher syndrome suggests that treatment may become possible in the very near future.


Dr Livia Faes

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Assessing barriers to retinal care during a pandemic

A global survey of retinal experts assessed their perceptions of evolving clinical practice in the Covid-19 era, focusing on digital teleophthalmology, home monitoring and decentralised patient care.




Joshua P. Harvey, MA, BM BCh, Pg Cert, FRCOphth

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The ins and outs of gene therapy for inherited optic neuropathies

A look at what’s in the therapeutic delivery pipeline for these disorders.


Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO

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Shining new light on ocular surface care

Low-level light therapy for dry eye disease and chalazion


Faruk Semiz, MD

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Keratoconus: Intrastromal implantation of fresh human lenticules

Stromal regeneration seems possible in patients with keratoconus.

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