Kassi Filkins

Dilraj S. Grewal, MD, FASRS, provides an in-depth overview of the current state of research and treatment innovations.

Vakharia insights from the ARCHER trial on geographic atrophy treatment for dry AMD, highlighting promising results and future directions in ophthalmology.

This partnership aims to address care gaps by identifying untreated and undertreated patients at scale.

Sunir Garg, MD, discusses a challenge in ophthalmological procedures: patient discomfort during intravitreal injections caused by povidone iodine.

The new surgical technique incorporates a new surgical clamp that maintains eye pressure during the insertion of 2 tissue patches in immediate succession while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue.

The designation is based off previously reported phase 3 data from the ongoing DRAGON trial.

Ashvattha Therapeutics reveals promising phase 2 results for migaldendranib, showcasing significant improvements in retinal disease treatment and reduced injection burden.

SYL1801 is an investigational siRNA therapy administered via eye drops, rather than intravitreal injection, to treat nAMD.

Palatin Technologies reveals groundbreaking preclinical results on melanocortin agonists, showcasing their potential to combat diabetic retinopathy and preserve vision.

New research reveals how low blood sugar can damage the retina in diabetes, highlighting potential treatments targeting specific proteins to prevent vision loss.

Optigo Biotherapeutics presents promising preclinical data at ARVO.

The VAN-2401 phase 1 clinical trial will evaluate the use of KH658 for the treatment of wet AMD.

Topcon Healthcare launches IDHea, an innovative platform enhancing AI research and ocular data access to improve clinical outcomes in healthcare.

Verana Health’s newly launched Qdata Cataract offers a comprehensive dataset to improve outcomes, reduce complications and enhance IOL technology.

The OcuMet Beacon is a proprietary, noninvasive tool for assessing retinal health. The company said it will be available on the US market for use in clinics and health care institutions.

Topcon Healthcare appoints Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officer to enhance AI-driven ocular imaging and advance digital healthcare solutions.

The FDA did not agree with a supplemental Biologics License Application for the addition of extended dosing intervals of up to 24 weeks across currently-approved indications.

Ocuphire Pharma and Viatris developed the drug together for the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis (RM) produced by adrenergic agonist or parasympatholytic agents.

This NDA transfer marks the fourth FDA-approved ophthalmic product purchased by Harrow earlier in 2023 now commercially available in the US.

A recent study demonstrates the safety and efficacy of treating eyes with cross-linking after keratoconus relapses following keratoplasty.

The company announced the Complete Letter Response from the FDA for the Biologics License Application for aflibercept 8 mg is “solely due to an ongoing review of inspection findings at a third-party filler.”

The company completed enrollment in less than 6 months from the trial commencement. The phase 3 trial results combined with the completion of the first phase 3 trial are expected to support the company’s targeted NDA submission for Epioxa by the end of 2024.

On this week's episode of the NeuroOp Guru, Andy Lee, MD, and Elizabeth Fortin, MD, discuss the current status of eye stroke evaluations for CRAO.

Jeff Cleland, PhD, CEO of Ashvattha, discusses safety data for an at-home subcutaneous injection option being developed for wet AMD and DME. The anti-VEGF candidate will enter a Phase 2 study later this year.

Presented at ARVO 2022, research from Mass Eye and Ear hopes to open a new avenue for therapies that are for helping treat patients that develop primary open angle glaucoma.