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Academy’s program will take place in San Francisco, California, 3-6 November 2023, before returning to Chicago, Illinois in 2024

With investigations into CVI in the early phases, collaboration across the Atlantic is crucial

An inflammation-based view of both ophthalmic and neurologic health

Every October, World Sight Day brings awareness to the global challenges of blindness and vision impairment

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

Case 1 highlights the potential for this treatment for patients with dry AMD with noted letter gains

The findings showed significant correlations between positive bacterial cultures and severe ROP, which requires diode laser and anti-VEGF treatment

The 23rd annual EURETINA Congress took place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We spoke with Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, who provided an overview of his presentation, "Emerging therapies for exudative AMD"

ARCATUS, also known as XIPERE®, utilises a revolutionary suprachoroidal delivery platform, offering new hope to patients in China suffering from this vision-threatening condition

Robyn Guymer, MBBS, PhD, Deputy Director, Centre for Eye Research Australia, and Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology), University of Melbourne, Australia, discussed the study findings at the 23rd annual EURETINA Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

We spoke with Michael Singer, MD who provided an overview of his presentation, "MCO-010 Optogenetic Therapy to Treat Stargardt Disease: Safety and Efficacy through Week 48 in the Phase 2a STARLIGHT Clinical Trial"

For retinal specialists grappling with diseases once thought “untreatable,” gene therapies present a wide range of viable options

The new range of pure and premixed gases are intended for medium-term use in retinal surgery

Laser scleral microporation rejuvenates dynamic range of focus by increasing scleral pliability, allowing underlying structures to move more freely

Results showed that the PAUL Glaucoma Implant is an effective glaucoma drainage device that provides effective IOP lowering, similar to that achieved with the Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant, but with lower rates of complications

The approach to lowering intraocular pressure reduces medication burden without risking graft rejection

Dr Barbara Parolini gives her guidance on navigating and managing the pathology in stages

The investigators found that the corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in the amblyopic eye improved significantly in all patients regardless of age

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

Ocuphire Pharma and Viatris developed the drug together for the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis (RM) produced by adrenergic agonist or parasympatholytic agents

Attendees can take advantage of many satellite symposia, sponsored by industry and feauring experts from around the world

Experts in all aspects of retinal care will gather at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, located in the Zuidas business district of the city, which is a short distance from historic Amsterdam with is canals, museums, and shops

Research from Orbis International analyses the overall wellbeing of children with common childhood vision problems

Stem cells may replace some lost retinal neurons

The AI retinal scanning model will be free to use for all institutions

MERCURY-3 trial data show latanoprost/netarsudil fixed-dose combination (Roclanda) demonstrated comparable IOP lowering efficacy to bimatoprost/timolol combination, in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Novartis acquired Gyroscope Holdings Limited from Syncona in February 2022

According to Bausch + Lomb, MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution), commercialised as EvoTears in Europe, is the first prescription eye drop that targets tear evaporation.

The company has 9 presentations at the annual congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons being held in Vienna. AVG also is a sponsor of the International Society of Presbyopia.

OWL's ESCRS 2023 event on Sunday, September 10, at 7 pm, promises an evening of visionary leadership and collaboration in ophthalmic innovation.