SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Alex A. Huang, MD, PhD, gives an update on terrestrial research efforts to treat spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome.
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VIDEO: Eyevance lays out offerings for anterior segment
SAN FRANCISCO — At the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit preceding the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Jerry St. Peter, CEO and co-founder of Eyevance Pharmaceuticals, discusses the company’s latest developments in offering anterior segment an…
Higher levels of chemicals in mothers’ system during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in children
Exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to lower IQ in children by age 7, according to a study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Moun…
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VIDEO: Novel anti-VEGF therapy shows ‘promising’ durability for wet AMD
SAN FRANCISCO — In a new phase 1b trial, KSI-301, an antibody biopolymer conjugate that blocks VEGF isoforms, demonstrated strong durability and safety for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration, as well as diabetic macular edema and ret…
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Allergan recalls certain lots of Xen 45
Allergan is voluntarily recalling certain lots of the Xen 45 glaucoma drainage device after a small number of units in an unreleased lot of the product were observed to have trace amounts of polishing compounds, according to a news release posted on th…
How long does eye dilation take to wear off?
Some eye examinations require the dilation of the pupils. Pupil dilation and its effects can continue for hours after the examination has finished. Read on to find out how long pupil dilation lasts and how to manage the potential side effects.