Healio has launched its sixth podcast, Eye Care Insider, hosted by Joshua Mali, MD.“It is an honor to launch my podcast with Healio,” Mali said in a press release. “I look forward to providing unique insights, innovative discussion and analysis, and in…
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Growing patient preference ensures ‘telehealth is here to stay’ beyond COVID-19
A recent survey of some 2,000 Americans on the topic of telemedicine revealed a swift and dramatic shift in attitudes toward telehealth visits in the wake of COVID-19.These findings are of particular interest for the rheumatology community — which, his…
KPI-121 0.25% safe, well-tolerated in patients with dry eye disease
The results of four randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled trials showed KPI-121 0.25% is safe and well tolerated with no unexpected treatment-related adverse events in patients with dry eye disease, according to a study.“The clinical developmen…
Roclanda displays non-inferiority in phase 3b trial
Interim results from a phase 3b clinical trial in Europe showed Roclanda was non-inferior to Ganfort, according to a press release.The Mercury 3 trial compared IOP reduction in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The randomized, m…
Survey may shed light on ocular manifestations of COVID-19
The WHO COVID-19 global literature database contained nearly 85,000 publications as of Sept. 23, but ophthalmologists are still working to discover patterns and effects the disease may have on eyes.A recent database search returned 323 publications inc…
Allogenic simple limbal epithelial transplantation beneficial in severe chemical injuries
Allogenic simple limbal epithelial transplantation leads to faster healing and better visual outcomes as compared with amniotic membrane grafting alone in eyes with severe chemical injuries of grade 4 or worse, according to a study.While amniotic membr…
Early feasibility study of Orion visual prosthesis system resumes
Second Sight Medical Products announced an early feasibility study of the Orion visual cortical prosthesis system has resumed.The study, which includes six participants at two sites, was halted for in-person visits following clinical trial guidelines p…
FDA grants fast track designation to dry AMD gene therapy
The FDA has granted fast track designation to GT005 for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from Gyroscope Therapeutics.The designation is for patients with specific mutati…
Digital assistant ‘Suki’ dramatically reduces time spent on EHR
The maintenance of electronic health records is arguably one of the biggest administrative burdens that physicians face and is often cited as a source of burnout.“Primary care physicians spend a tremendous amount of time in the EHR every day, including…
Data demonstrate significance of Lumevoq treatment in patients with LHON
An analysis from clinical trials and natural history studies showed a statistically significant difference in visual outcomes between Lumevoq-treated patients and untreated patients, according to a press release from GenSight Biologics.In patients with…
Management of ocular surface disorders needed for patients on dupilumab
Management of ocular surface disorders may be needed for patients who are on dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.The retrospective chart review included patients who r…
Woman presents with new-onset conjunctival pigmentation
A 78-year-old woman presented to the Lahey Hospital Cornea Service for evaluation and management of new conjunctival pigmentation of the left eye.She described decreased vision of the left eye associated with mild photophobia. She had no eye pain, redn…
What safety concerns relate to the gene therapy approach to vascular retinal diseases?
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Strategies for sustained anti-VEGF delivery aimed at consistent dosing, durability.”There are long-term concerns about gene therapy for a number of reasons.First, across the disease stages, there are various levels …
Strategy of scleral lenses, cross-linking effective in treating keratoconus
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a joint society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.Before the advent of corneal cross-linking and …
Strategies for sustained anti-VEGF delivery aimed at consistent dosing, durability
Durable treatment options that ensure consistent treatment outcomes and reduce the burden of multiple injections are an unmet need for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and other retinal vascular diseases treated with anti-VEGFs.Looking at a…
Q&A: Andreas Bosshard reflects on long career at Oertli
Andreas Bosshard spent his first career as an electrical engineer working with satellite communications and early fiber optic telecommunications.He embarked on his second career when he joined the small Swiss ophthalmic manufacturing company Oertli Ins…
Pharmaceutical therapies for presbyopia may bridge gap until surgery is needed
Two main classes of pharmaceutical therapies that use different mechanisms of action to treat presbyopia may be effective, noninvasive solutions for patients who are not yet good candidates for surgery.Reading glasses, surgery and contact lenses are cu…
Novel treatment aimed at dry eye
A novel method that stimulates the metabolic processes and natural regeneration of cells treats dry eye disease safely and comfortably, according to one specialist.“It is safe and easy; the patient sits comfortably for 20 minutes and just feels a gentl…
Eye banks, corneal surgeons tackle hand in hand evolving challenges of pandemic
As elective corneal transplantation procedures resume, eye banks continuously monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and update their guidance and screening recommendations, while cornea practices enhance safety measures.“Between the end of Mar…
Cataract surgery challenging in eyes with uveitic glaucoma
Cataract surgery in eyes with small pupils is a challenge, and having a history of uveitis makes it even more so due to the iris synechiae that tend to form.Having a glaucoma seton device in the eye makes it even more difficult because the fluidic bala…