Phase 1/2 clinical trials demonstrated that the gene modifier improves retinal structure, function, and restores homeostasis. Medscape Medical News
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Here’s How to Have ‘Greener’ Intravitreal Injections
Simple adjustments can significantly reduce environmental impact without compromising patient care. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Detachment Still Sticky Issue for Stickler Syndrome
Gene testing does inform diagnosis, but it can’t tell doctors when to intervene with prophylactic retinal treatments. Medscape Medical News
Eyes With IOLs Do Worse With In-Office Retina Repair
A study of pneumatic retinopexy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment showed a 54% success rate in eyes that had cataract surgery and overall success rates far below results of a key clinical trial. Medscape Medical News
Ixo-vec Gene Therapy Reduces Anti-VEGF Injections in nAMD
A single injection of ixoberogene soroparvovec reduced anti-VEGF injection needs by 90%-95% at 26 weeks in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Study: ‘Staggering’ Surge in Diabetic Retinopathy Since 2015
An exponential rise in the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy points to the need for more vigilance in vision screenings for people with diabetes, experts said. Medscape Medical News
FDA: Switching Studies Is Not Needed for Interchangeability
The new draft guidance reflects updated scientific thinking on biosimilars, the agency said. Medscape Medical News
FDA: Switching Studies Are Not Needed for Interchangeability
The new draft guidance reflects updated scientific thinking on biosimilars, the agency said. Medscape Medical News
Trial: Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
Old lipid drug holds new promise for reducing the need for retinal laser or intravitreal injections. Medscape Medical News
Upadacitinib Improves Giant Cell Arteritis in Phase 3 Trial
Results from the SELECT-GCA study showed upadacitinib (Rinvoq) induced significant and sustained remission in people with new-onset or relapsing giant cell arteritis. Medscape Medical News
Congenital Pigment Disorders May Need Special Management
Thorough early workup is critical, and management often involves several disciplines and genetic testing. Medscape Medical News
Skye Bioscience to Stop Eye Disease Drug Development After Failing Mid-stage Study
Skye Bioscience said on Monday it will discontinue development of its experimental eye disease treatment after the drug failed to meet the main goal of a mid-stage study,… Reuters Health Information
Teprotumumab Gives Lasting Relief from Thyroid Eye Disease
Nearly 2 years after their final teprotumumab transfusion, 82% of patients didn’t need further treatment. Medscape Medical News
Study of AI for Retina Disease Finds Many Unusable Images
A study using AI to detect diabetic retinopathy from retinal photos found primary care settings were three times more likely to capture unusable images than ophthalmology clinics. Medscape Medical News
Risks for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Described in Detail
Including over 4670 patients, this is “the largest cohort study to date looking specifically at the association of [HCQ] retinopathy with risk factors,” one expert said. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Approves Two Biosimilars for Blockbuster Eye Drug Eylea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved two close copies of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ Eylea, its first-ever clearance to biosimilar versions of the… Reuters Health Information
The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls NPs From Primary Care
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are joining cardiology, dermatology, and other specialty practices to broaden their skills and increase their income. KFF Health News
Imaging Techniques May Match Gold Standard for Retinal Tears
Options beyond dilated fundus exams could ease access to care. Medscape Medical News
Ultrasound-Aided Diagnosis of GCA Is Accurate, Avoids Biopsy
In a prospective study, all patients diagnosed with giant cell arteritis using ultrasound maintained their diagnosis for up to 2 years of follow-up. Medscape Medical News
Open-Angle Glaucoma Dx: Polygenic Risk Score Found Useful
This study is the first to assess clinical utility of a polygenic risk score for diagnosing primary open-angle glaucoma, researchers said. Medscape Medical News