The recent report of two patients’ vision improving from stem cells is very exciting. Just as exciting is the technology used to do so…safely.
Category: Retina
Stem Cells Reported to Improve Vision
UCLA researchers announce improvement in 2 patients receiving stem cell transplants for retinal eye diseases; macular degeneration and Stargardt’s Disease.
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Ever want to view retinal detachment surgery? My latest video shows both a scleral buckle and vitrectomy for a retinal detachment. Careful, it’s graphic!
Interventions to slow progression of myopia in children
Source: Cochrane Library
Area: Evidence > Disease Focused Reviews
Background
Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurry vision when looking at distant objects. Highly nearsighted people are at greater risk of several vision-threatening problems su…
Happy New Year!
Dear Friends, This is my favorite week of the year. I love that my older two are back from school, we have no hockey scheduled, I take a few days off, etc. It’s a nice break from the routine. I wish you all a very Happy New Year! Stay well. Ran…
Scientists Develop Animal Model for TB-Related Blindness
Working with guinea pigs, tuberculosis experts at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere have closely mimicked how active but untreated cases of the underlying lung infection lead to permanent eye damage and blindness in people. Lead study investigator and Johns …
Gene Therapy in Ophthalmology Update 6: First-Ever Clinical Trial for the Autosomal Recessive Form of Retinitis Pigmentosa (arRP) is Underway
It has been difficult keeping up with the changing world of gene therapy in ophthalmology, but thanks to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, I learned yesterday about this new, and first clinical study for treating a rare form of retinitis pigmentosa, u…
Silicone Oil for Retinal Detachments
Silicone oil is often used to repair recurrent and complicated retinal detachments. Intraocular gas is often used primarily, but silicone oil is often very useful.
Retinal Tears and Vitreous Hemorrhage
A tear in the retina may cause a vitreous hemorrhage. A retinal tear can be treated with laser, but when too much blood obscures the retina, what to do?
Further data for aflibercept in neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Source: BioSpace
Area: News
BioSpace has reported on the results of an integrated analysis of two Phase III studies (VIEW 1 and VIEW 2) of aflibercept intravitreal injection in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).&…
Eylea As Good As Lucentis
The FDA approved Eylea as a new treatment for wet macular degeneration. Recent reports indicate the drug is similar to Lucentis after the initial year of treatment. Why is this bad news?
Happy Thanksgiving
I wish all of you (almost 10,00o uniques!) a very happy Thanksgiving!
For our international readers, I’m including you, too
Please enjoy your time with friends and family.
Randy
Randall V. Wong, M.D.
Ophthalmologist, Retin…
EYLEA (aflibercept): New Treatment for Wet ARMD Approved!
The FDA just approved yet another anti-VEGF treatment for wet macular degeneration. This one does not require monthly injections.
Still No Iluvien
Alimera Sciences suffers set back with Iluvien. In a complete response letter to the company, the FDA did not approve the device for diabetic retinopathy citing concerns over safety.
pSivida Corp. to Hold Monday November 14 Conference Call to Discuss Complete Response Letter for ILUVIEN® for DME and pSivida’s Product Pipeline
WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–pSivida to hold conference call Monday to discuss product pipeline and CRL from FDA for ILUVIEN
Iluvien Update 4: FDA Turns Down Alimera’s NDA for Approval of Iluvien Again
Alimera again received bad news from the FDA on its application for approval of Iluvien. In a letter (a CRL or complete response letter), the FDA said that questions remained based on the data previously submitted, about the adverse reactions shown by …
Back from the AAO
We just got back from the AAO in Florida. As co-founders of our new company, we were validated beyond our expectations. We told the story of how this website has changed the way I practice.
October is the AAO Meeting
The American Academy of Ophthalmology starts this week. I will be going to learn about the latest in retinal disease, but also will be teaching…about marketing.
Floater Only Vitrectomy: No Different than Cataract Surgery
While floaters are common, large floaters can be very distracting and decrease vision. Vitrectomy surgery can remove floaters and improve your vision.
VEGF-Trap Beats Laser Again In Diabetic Macular Edema
Ophthalmology: Several injection protocols were tested against laser for diabetic retinopathy. The 2mg every four weeks protocol demonstrated the best results. All protocols beat laser. Again, it looks like for those who don’t reject injections (many of my patients shudder at the thought), VEGF-Trap is the way to go, and hopefully this formula will require […]