LONDON — In the first 12 patients treated, femtosecond laser image-guided high-precision trabeculotomy proved to be a long-term safe, noninvasive strategy for sustained IOP reduction in open-angle glaucoma.Zoltan Z. Nagy, MD, PhD, FEBO, FACS, the surge…
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Individualized treatment approach needed for residual subretinal fluid in wet AMD
NEW ORLEANS — In this video from Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS, highlights a debate on whether residual subretinal fluid can be tolerated after wet AMD treatment.Fekrat, of Duke…
Zenkuda for wet AMD ‘impressive and encouraging’ at 1 year
NEW ORLEANS — In this video, David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, of Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida, highlights data from the phase 3 DAYBREAK trial on the use of Zenkuda for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.In the DAYBREAK clini…
FDA committee considers SYD-101 for pediatric myopia
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.An FDA advisory committee convened on Oct. 30 to discuss SYD-101, a low-dose atropine eye drop that the FDA declined to approve last year for the slowing of pediatric my…
Judge blocks CMS’ medical frailty rule
A federal judge struck down a CMS rule requiring Medicaid beneficiaries with qualifying medical conditions to prove they cannot meet new work requirements.The order does not overturn the broader Medicaid work requirements enacted under H.R.1, or the On…
Judge blocks CMS’ medical frailty rule
A federal judge struck down a CMS rule requiring Medicaid beneficiaries with qualifying medical conditions to prove they cannot meet new work requirements.The order does not overturn the broader Medicaid work requirements enacted under H.R.1, or the On…
For optimal ICL outcomes, individualize orientation to each eye
LONDON — In a new study, vertical EVO ICL implantation was associated with a modest reduction in vault but showed no effect on rotational stability, refractive outcomes or short-term safety vs. horizontal placement.“Vertical vs. horizontal placement is…
LASIK, PRK performed by fellows yield visual improvements
Patients reported experiencing improvement in visual symptoms after undergoing wavefront-guided LASIK or PRK performed by corneal fellows, according to a study published in Journal of Refractive Surgery.Megan E. Chung and colleagues wrote that while LA…
Simple steps to improve environmental sustainability in the clinic
Dermatology clinics contribute to climate change, but targeting supply chain practices can decrease their environmental impact, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology.“A substantial amount of evidence indicates that …
Positive outcomes seen with intravitreal gene therapy for wet AMD
VIENNA — In a phase 2 study, SAR402663 gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration showed positive efficacy and safety interim results with a single in-office intravitreal injection.With a medium dose of SAR402663, there was a 97% reduction i…
HHS further loosens restrictions for several peptides
HHS has taken action to expand access to six peptides that were key in a controversial meeting this summer.The interim enforcement policy states that, based on the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) meeting that took place in July, “HHS bel…
FDA data reveal patient issues with various types of IOLs
FDA data illustrate patients’ experiences with visual and clarity issues with IOLs, according to a retrospective observational analysis published in Journal of Refractive Surgery.Idan Hecht, MD, of the department of ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, and co…
FDA data reveal patient issues with various types of IOLs
FDA data illustrate patients’ experiences with visual and clarity issues with IOLs, according to a retrospective observational analysis published in Journal of Refractive Surgery.Idan Hecht, MD, of the department of ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, and co…
FDA data reveal patient issues with various types of IOLs
FDA data illustrate patients’ experiences with visual and clarity issues with IOLs, according to a retrospective observational analysis published in Journal of Refractive Surgery.Idan Hecht, MD, of the department of ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, and co…
CDC deputy director steps down after 4 months
Jennifer A. Shuford, MD, MPH, resigned as the CDC’s deputy director and chief medical officer after spending just 4 months at the agency.Shuford said she was leaving to spend more time with her family. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary…
Air pollution, age-related ocular diseases associated
LONDON — A study demonstrated an association between air pollution and a higher risk for glaucoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration.“We know that cataract, glaucoma and AMD are age related, but the recent literature shows that the prevalen…
Air pollution, age-related ocular diseases associated
LONDON — A study demonstrated an association between air pollution and a higher risk for glaucoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration.“We know that cataract, glaucoma and AMD are age related, but the recent literature shows that the prevalen…
Oral therapy for retinitis pigmentosa gets FDA orphan drug status
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to OCT-980, an oral treatment being developed for rhodopsin-associated autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa, according to …
Keratorefractive lenticule extraction effective in older patients
Patients older than age 55 years experienced visual improvement after keratorefractive lenticule extraction but did not improve as much as younger patients, according to a study published in Journal of Refractive Surgery.Lukas Neuhann, MD, of Ludwig-Ma…
Real-world wet AMD outcomes improved with aflibercept 8 mg
VIENNA — A 6-month interim analysis of Eylea HD demonstrated stable visual acuity, decreased central retinal thickness, increased retinal drying and no new safety signals.SPECTRUM is an ongoing, global, phase 4 prospective observational study evaluatin…