Authors


Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, BMedSci, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, 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.



By Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Alexandra Miere, MD, PhD

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Hemorrhagic unilateral retinopathy: No proven aetiology for rare condition

Multimodal imaging and a systemic work-up failed to identify any underlying disorder for the hemorrhages



Prof. Pearse A. Keane
Prof. Pearse A. Keane

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Code-free deep learning: The next phase of AI-enabled healthcare?

Code-free deep learning models are expected to find applications across a range of areas to improve patient care, increase accessibility to healthcare, accelerate clinical research and enhance medical education.


Dr Doina Gherghel

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Tried and tested therapeutic options for meibomian gland dysfunction

Methods using a combination of non-invasive thermal treatments and meibomian gland expression seem to be particularly effective.


Dr Antonino Cuttitta

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Examining the stability of a new aspheric IOL in cataract patients

A new monofocal IOL was found to provide stability in the capsular bag 1 week and 1 month after implantation, with good refractive outcomes.


Cheryl Guttman Krader; Reviewed by Dr Andric C. Perez-Ortiz

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Investigators explore pathogenic cytokines as biomarkers for DMO

Results of a study analysing cytokine levels in the aqueous humour and serum of patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with and without diabetic macular oedema support further research investigating transforming growth factor-β-induced Gene Human Clone 30 (BIGH3) as a potential biomarker for DMO.



By Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Damon Wong, PhD

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Machine learning: A view from new angles

More testing is needed to ensure accuracy across different groups


By Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Sean Ianchulev, MD, and Ernest P. Chen, MD

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In-home Accustat vision test: Equivalent results to in-office Snellen measurements

Investigators emphasised a significant unmet need for home-based monitoring of visual function with patient-centric technologies



Roche

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UNCOVERING HIDDEN PREDATORS IN DISEASE

This article is produced by Roche for healthcare professionals and is not intended to provide medical advice and/or treatment guidance. This website is not country-specific and therefore may contain information which is not applicable to your country.


Dr Marco Mura

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Maintaining quality and safety in retina clinics during a pandemic

To maintain treatment quality and patient and staff safety in the SARS-CoV-2 era, it is important to minimise clinic visits and maximise use of imaging modalities. In addition, extending treatment intervals with longer-acting agents is key to maximising safety and patients’ vision outcomes.


Cynthia Matossian; Special to Ophthalmology Times®

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Cataract predictability: Screen and treat unstable tear film in weeks

Correcting abnormal tear film osmolarity before cataract surgery enables more accurate measurements to be captured, reducing residual refractive error.


Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD

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Assessing the quality of real-world evidence in retinal diseases

A recently developed tool can help ophthalmologists to assess the quality of findings from real-world studies in retinal diseases. This will help them decide which results are most robust and applicable to their practice.



Dr Clara C. Chan

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What innovation means for the treatment of corneal dystrophies

Physician outlines latest emerging technologies to treat condition


Brian Shafer, MD

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Fortified antibiotic advance improves corneal infection treatment paradigm

No two corneal ulcers are alike, but if they are large and centrally located, the common denominator is that time is of the essence


Dr Gustavo De Moraes

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Tried and tested therapeutic options for meibomian gland dysfunction

Methods using a combination of non-invasive thermal treatments and meibomian gland expression seem to be particularly effective.


Dr Ahmed Harmouche

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Amblyopia screening with the dynamic random dot stereotest

A new amblyopia screening system that can be used on Android devices has performed better than some of the ‘gold standard’ stereotests in recent Hungarian studies.


C. Ellis Wisely, MD, MBA

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Retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer disease: machine learning model

An interdisciplinary team at Duke University has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model capable of detecting symptomatic Alzheimer disease using multimodal retinal imaging data.


Dr John Vukich

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No toric? No problem: Small-aperture optics can mitigate astigmatism

A one-piece, hydrophobic, monofocal IOL uses the small-aperture concept to provide a good alternative to the toric IOLs currently available.


Cheryl Guttman Krader; Reviewed by Dr Antonio M. Fea

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Study examines pairing phacoemulsification with implantation of stents

A cost-utility analysis found that concurrent phacoemulsification and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using trabecular microbypass stents is cost-effective for treating mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma, compared with cataract surgery alone.



Renato Ambrósio Jr, MD, PhD

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Artificial intelligence for the early detection of ectatic corneal diseases

One of AI’s most promising applications: new diagnostic algorithms


Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS

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Retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer disease: machine learning model

An interdisciplinary team at Duke University has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model capable of detecting symptomatic Alzheimer disease using multimodal retinal imaging data.


Dr Szilárd Kiss

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Intravenous bevacizumab repackaged for intravitreal use: Making the sight-saving treatment safer

Although off-label repackaged bevacizumab syringes appear to satisfy an urgent clinical and financial need for patients with a variety of retinal disorders, they are known to be associated with considerable public health concerns due to the risks posed to patients from compounding pharmacies’ lack of compliance with a variety of FDA requirements.



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