KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, I. Paul Singh, MD, discusses the benefits of using AlloFlo to create a cyclodialysis cleft in patients with glaucoma.According to Singh, AlloFlo (Iantrek), a bio-interventional en…
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Assess night driving, work habits when considering refractive lens exchange candidates
KOLOA, Hawaii — Refractive lens exchange is becoming more popular as lens technology progresses, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2025.Dagny Zhu, MD, said refractive lens exchange (RLE) can carry higher stakes than other surgeries because patient…
VIDEO: Three trials reinforce positive results of MacTel treatment
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2025, W. Lloyd Clark, MD, discusses positive results from three clinical trials investigating NT-501 for macular telangiectasia type 2.Compared with sham, patients implanted with NT-501 (reva…
VIDEO: Start with high myopes when introducing EVO ICL into practice
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, Neda Nikpoor, MD, of Jenkins Eye Care in Honolulu, discusses how to integrate the EVO ICL from STAAR Surgical into a practice.“I find that EVO patients are very happy patients. Th…
VIDEO: MCO-010 demonstrates vision improvements, safety in retinitis pigmentosa
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2025, Allen C. Ho, MD, discusses the growing promise of optogenetic therapy in treating patients with retinal disease.Data from a randomized, multicenter, sham-controlled program investigatin…
Duravyu for DME meets primary, secondary endpoints in phase 2 trial
Duravyu at two dose levels met its primary endpoint in the treatment of diabetic macular edema in a phase 2 clinical trial, according to a press release from EyePoint Pharmaceuticals.“Duravyu (EYP-1901) features vorolanib, which blocks the activity of …
Right nomograms, instruments needed for ICL sizing
KOLOA, Hawaii — Measuring an eye for an ICL requires the right technology and formulas, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2025.Helen K. Wu, MD, said the latest-generation EVO ICL (STAAR Surgical) has a lot of advantages but comes with challenges r…
WHO: Niger first African country to eliminate river blindness
Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis — also known as river blindness — and the fifth worldwide, according to WHO.The declaration came after a decades-long effort that included vector control and mas…
Phase 2 Osprey, Apteryx studies of QLS-111 meet all endpoints
Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who received QLS-111 experienced lower IOP in two phase 2 trials, according to a press release from Qlaris Bio.The Osprey and Apteryx studies of QLS-111, a topical formulation using the c…
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to AI Optics’ handheld retinal imaging system
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to AI Optics’ Sentinel Camera, a handheld retinal imaging system that captures high-quality images without the need for dilation, according to a press release.The portable device was developed to address “critical g…
VIDEO: Positive data reported on OCS-05 in acute optic neuritis
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, Riad Sherif, MD, CEO of Oculis, discusses data on OCS-05 for the treatment of acute optic neuritis.“The main goal of OCS-05 is to prevent retinal ganglion cells from dying and to …
FDA approves Susvimo for diabetic macular edema
The FDA approved Susvimo for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, according to a press release.The decision was supported by positive 1-year data from the phase 3 Pagoda study, in which Susvimo (ranibizumab injection, Genentech) 100 mg/mL refilled …
Senators vote on party lines to advance RFK Jr. nomination for HHS secretary
Senators voted on party lines Tuesday to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next U.S. health secretary.The vote by the Senate Finance committee was 14-13 in favor of sending the nomination to the full Senate for consideration. Al…
Iantrek appoints Adam Szaronos as CEO
Adam Szaronos has been appointed as CEO of Iantrek, succeeding Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, according to a press release.Szaronos has nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device and medical technology sectors, with a focus on target…
VIDEO: Range of options available for patients with cataract, keratoconus
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, William B. Trattler, MD, of the Center for Excellence in Eye Care in Miami, offers advice on identifying and managing patients with both cataracts and keratoconus.“These patients …
VIDEO: EVO ICL a reliable option for low to moderate myopia
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, shares why the EVO ICL from STAAR Surgical is a reliable option for low to moderate myopia.While phakic IOLs have traditionally been used to correct higher le…
VIDEO: Multimodal imaging essential for geographic atrophy management
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2025, Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, discusses the role of multimodal imaging in geographic atrophy in the era of complement inhibitors.Imaging confirms the correct diagnosis, identifies which p…
VIDEO: NT-501 for macular telangiectasia nears PDUFA date
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, Richard Small, CEO of Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, discusses the company’s macular telangiectasia therapy ahead of its upcoming Prescription Drug User Fee Act date.NT-501 (revakinag…
VIDEO: Excimer laser trabeculostomy offers new option for MIGS
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2025, I. Paul Singh, MD, explains excimer laser trabeculostomy for the treatment of glaucoma.Eight-year data showed durability with excimer laser trabeculostomy (Bausch + Lomb) and effi…
Treat dry eye before ocular surgery to avoid postoperative problems
KOLOA, Hawaii — Aggressive treatment before ocular surgery helps avoid postoperative issues with visual quality in patients with dry eye disease, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2025.Preeya K. Gupta, MD, said there are a lot of reasons why peopl…