Rishi P. Singh, MD, FASRS, will take on the role of chair of the department of ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham as of Nov. 10, according to a press release.“I am excited to enter this system, which has 200 years of eye care excellence,” Singh, Hea…
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CRC screening success hinges on patient participation
Given the rising incidence of colorectal cancer — particularly among younger adults — and ongoing threats to preventive screening in the U.S., the need for timely, optimized CRC screening is greater than ever.Colonoscopy continues to be the gold standa…
OCTA may distinguish familial exudative vitreoretinopathy type
LONG BEACH, Calif. — OCT angiography can help identify subtypes of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, according to a study presented by Audina M. Berrocal, MD, FASRS, at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.Berrocal said changes…
Documents show accused CDC shooter had vaccine grievances, officials say
Written documentation shows that the man accused of attacking the CDC last week was “discontent” with and distrustful of COVID-19 vaccines, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.Georgia Bureau of Investigations Director Chris Hosey said during a press…
Privosegtor beneficial for optic neuritis in phase 2 trial
LAS VEGAS — In this Healio Video Perspective from Clinical Trials at the Summit, Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, discusses the phase 2 ACUITY trial investigating privosegtor for neuroprotection in patients with optic neuritis.According to Khanani, pr…
In aftermath of shooting, CDC workers told they can stay home
CDC employees were given the option to work from home on Monday following the shooting that targeted the agency’s headquarters in Atlanta on Friday evening, HHS confirmed to Healio.HHS did not answer a question about whether security at the CDC’s Edwar…
Trends survey compares global retina treatments
LONG BEACH, Calif. — At the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, overviewed key findings from the Global Trends in Retina Survey.According to Garg, it is common practice in the U.S. and some other areas…
Healio launches free Drug Lookup tool
Healio Clinical Guidance announced the launch of Drug Lookup, a free tool that provides fast, reliable access to drug monographs in the Clinical Guidance platform.Drug Lookup is regularly updated and allows health care professionals to search and quick…
Stargardt disease landscape sees emerging treatments
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Retina World Congress, Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD, delivers an update on Stargardt disease therapies currently in development.Six companies are testing therapies across multiple stage…
Five ways to make your ophthalmology practice more sustainable
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Health care contributes significantly to global carbon emissions, so two clinicians speaking at the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium shared five recommendations for reducing that footprint.Emily Schehlein, MD, a glaucoma an…
Ridge sign helps identify anterior, posterior planes in SMILE
A new sign in the armamentarium helps to confirm correct dissection of the anterior and posterior planes in SMILE surgery.In this column, I invite Tushya Om Parkash, MBBS, MS, and Rohit Om Parkash, MBBS, MS, to explain this sign that they have discover…
Contact lens wearer experiences persistent decreased vision, ocular pain
A 56-year-old woman with a history of relapsed/refractory IgG kappa multiple myeloma presented with a 3-day history of right eye redness, pain, photophobia and profound visual decline.She reported frequent overnight wear of daily disposable soft contac…
Student loan policy may make medical school less accessible
Provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act capping student loans will make it more difficult for medical students — especially those from underserved populations — to become physicians, which may affect an already-severe workforce shortage.When the …
Neuropathic corneal pain reduced in phase 2 trial of urcosimod
Neuropathic corneal pain was significantly reduced after 12 weeks of treatment with urcosimod in a phase 2 trial, according to a press release from Okyo Pharma.The FDA granted urcosimod, formerly called OK-101, fast track designation in May.Topline dat…
EyePoint completes enrollment in phase 3 Duravyu trial
LONG BEACH, Calif. — EyePoint Pharmaceuticals completed enrollment in the LUCIA trial, its second phase 3 trial of Duravyu in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release.More than 400 patients have been enrolled in …
Healio wins APEX award for story on diversity in clinical trials
Michela Cimberle, senior staff writer for Healio | OSN, won an APEX Award of Excellence for a 2024 exclusive story on diversity in clinical trials and efforts to improve health equality.Cimberle said she was inspired by a conversation she had with Amit…
Gore-Tex sutures for scleral fixation have long-term benefits
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Gore-Tex sutures for scleral fixation of IOLs maintain stability and have few ocular complications over the long term, according to a study.In a presentation at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting, Luis A. Aca…
Should every patient be given the opportunity for spectacle-free vision?
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.IOL technology has made giant steps over the past 2 d…
When do you consider surgery for patients with thyroid eye disease?
Click here to read the Cover Story, ” Treatment for thyroid eye disease in an exciting era of growth . “Surgery is considered in either of the two following situations:The first thing to keep in mind when thinking about thyroid eye disease is that ther…
Alcon to acquire STAAR Surgical
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.Alcon plans to acquire STAAR Surgical through a definitive merger agreement, according to a press release.The acquisition is expected to be complete in approximately 6 t…