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Computer software platform provides home vision exercises to overcome asthenopia.

The 3-month study will assess the safety and ocular hypotensive efficacy of TC-002 ophthalmic solution.

Corneal aberrations may occur more frequently than is generally appreciated, and they affect the visual outcomes following cataract surgery. Small-aperture optics provide a solution for a large category of patients who are otherwise not well served by complex IOLs.

The GMOPC was established in February 2020 at an inaugural meeting in Los Angeles, California, as an investigator-initiated clinical research study, with Heidelberg Engineering as an industry partner.

Government, academia and industry team up to streamline gene therapy development.

Comparisons of deep sclerectomy and trabeculectomy show the former to have better outcomes and fewer complications in cases where it is indicated.

Laser vision advancements have made safe, reliable and stable procedures a reality.

A team of investigators are working on a simple test that may someday identify those who can stop therapy.

According to the company, biped.ai includes a comfortable and lightweight collar fitted with 3D cameras that continuously monitor a 170° field of view for the user detecting, tracking and predicting the trajectories of all surrounding elements a few seconds in advance.

Genentech’s treatment of faricimab is the first and only FDA-approved medicine targeting two distinct pathways, angiopoietin (Ang)-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A, that often cause retinal diseases that may cause visual loss.

The improvement became evident during an average time of 6 months.

According to investigators, patients implanted with diffractive multifocal IOLs had notable declines in the corrected distance visual acuity, distance corrected near VA, and near area of focus with aging

Ophthalmologists gather to discuss neovascular and exudative diseases of the eye and the revolutionary therapies on the horizon.

The investigators believe that, based on their findings, the impact of COVID-19 on the autonomous nervous system warrants further prospective studies and assessment of pupillary function might be a useful test for determining autonomic dysfunction.

A University of California Davis, United States, study shows that small serving of the fruit increased protective pigments in the eye.

Since joining the foundation in 2018, Menzo has been involved in the formation of the Retinal Degeneration Fund, the venture arm of Foundation Fighting Blindness.

The difference between retina’s biological age and person’s real age linked to heightened death risk, with a team of Australian investigators finding that evidence suggests the microvasculature in the retina may be a reliable indicator of the overall health of the body’s circulatory system and the brain.

Drug delivery solutions to manage pain after cataract surgery improves adherence.

According to Haag-Streit UK, the iScan80 is a high-speed OCT system ideal for practices seeking an affordable and versatile OCT system.

Investigators have cited the need for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to improve the ongoing burden after hospitalization for COVID-19.

Recent literature review reveals dearth of data, highlights need for more research.

Electronic health records may be the future of practice management.

Eyes with larger fluctuations in central subfield thickness (CST) had worse VA compared with eyes with the fewest CST fluctuations in both protocols, according to investigators.

Giving due consideration to preoperative marking and the surgical technique in toric IOL implantation, as well as being diligent about reviewing postoperative results, can improve patient outcomes whilst minimising the chance of errors.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

Current options, challenges in developing novel therapies.

According to investigators, the virtual reality option could overcome hurdles associated with reliance on a physical course.

Assessment of renal function could help explain the treatment response for patients with diabetic macular oedema.

Partial topography-guided surface ablation, combined with corneal collagen crosslinking when visual acuity is still quite good, optimises prognosis for the patient with keratoconus.