The effects of once-daily acelidine-based treatment last for up to 10 hours. Medscape Medical News
Study: Same-day exam safe after vitreoretinal surgery
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A day 0 exam may help ease logistical issues after vitreoretinal surgery, according to a study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, said a day 1 postoperative exa…
FDA approves once-daily Vizz for presbyopia
The FDA approved Vizz for the treatment of presbyopia in adults, according to a press release from Lenz Therapeutics.Once-daily Vizz (aceclidine ophthalmic solution 1.44%) contracts the iris sphincter muscle, creating a pinhole effect to extend depth o…
Surgeon volume not linked with retinal detachment revision
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Surgical volume was not associated with retinal detachment revision, according to a study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.“The incidence of retinal detachment is about one in 10,000, and we’ve…
Genentech’s Susvimo Maintains Vision Over Five Years With Two Refills Per Year in People With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today new, five-year efficacy, safety and durability data from the Phase III Portal study, a long-term extension of the Phase I…
Previous retinal tear, detachment may increase recurrence risk
LONG BEACH, Calif. —A previous retinal tear or retinal detachment may be a risk factor for developing a recurrent phakic retinal tear after cataract surgery, according to a speaker.“We obviously know that retinal tears are a significant concern because…