David Hutton

The organization is poised to lobby for an indefinite extension of Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine services and fight the December 31, 2024, sunset date when Medicare plans to cease reimbursement for these services.

According to the company, its implantable miniature telescope is a Galilean intraocular telescope designed to improve visual acuity and quality of life for patients with late-stage AMD.

According to the company, the tuck-in acquisition will help expand its surgical presence in the United States and contribute to its leading position in dry eye.

Riaz Qureshi, PhD, explains the effects of spin sneaking into systematic reviews and ways the scientific community can better identify it to improve the validity.

A new analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health shows the benefit of taking AREDS2 formula in late AMD.

This Week in Ophthalmology is a video series highlighting some of the top articles featured on the Ophthalmology Times website.

The 2-year Phase III data presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, show Susvimo’s potential as an alternative to eye injections to treat diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy.

Data in early-stage patients was presented at 42nd American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Scientific Meeting, being held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Researchers indicate that minimally invasive treatment with NurExon Biologic’s ExoPTEN showed functional restoration of damaged eyes to healthy levels in animals.

Scott Xiao, co-founder and CEO of Luminopia, sat with Ophthalmology Times to discuss the PUPiL Registry and how the VR treatment for children with amblyopia works and can revolutionize amblyopia treatment.

6E10 combined with local prophylaxishas been selected for Phase 3 pivotal trials, with a favorable safety profile and potential best-in-class product profile at 26 weeks.

The company’s Spectralis OCTA module with SHIFT technology offers a tool for the diagnoses and management of retinal diseases.

Scientists from the International Centre from Translational Eye Research used multiwavelength laser Doppler holography to assess blood flow in various layers of the human retina in vivo, which may impact the diagnosis of circulatory disorders.

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, has been recognized globally as the founding father of modern corneal science, He was instrumental in driving research investigations to help better understand the structure and function of the cornea.

EyeBio is developing a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates for the prevention and treatment of vision loss associated with retinal vascular leakage.

Researchers from the UKB Eye Clinic, in cooperation with the University of Bonn and in close collaboration with basic and clinical scientists, have examined patients with early forms of AMD. The researchers focused on the so-called iRORA lesions, which are very early anatomical signs of retinal damage.

The approach to treating amblyopia in young children couples proprietary therapeutic software with virtual reality (VR) headsets and popular children's TV shows

Researchers, led by Shigemi Matsuyama, PhD, will conduct research seeking a potential breakthrough drug that can be taken orally—one that may address many RP disease manifestations, regardless of the underlying genetic mutation.

Ophthalmologists were able to remove the stinger after identifying its location during a slit lamp examination.

The companies are teaming up to reduce care gaps and improve eye and vision health by bringing diabetic retinopathy and other eye disease screening services to patients in their own homes and workplaces.

A team of researchers at the Ohio State University found that in mice an enzyme related to cell growth and division is a culprit in the blood vessel invasion in the back of the eye that causes blurred central vision in wet AMD.

Ophthalmologist receives the Roger Steinert, MD, Legacy Award during the Octane Ophthalmology Tech Forum in Irvine, California.

According to the company, FYSX is the first non-pharmacological, non-surgical treatment designed to lower IOP for glaucoma patients.

Chris Brittain, vice president, Global Head of Ophthalmology Product Development at Genentech, sat with Ophthalmology Times to discuss the company's plans with Susvimo following the FDA approval for relaunch.

The company announced it has received FDA approval to relaunch Susvimo for intravitreal use via an ocular implant for treating people with wet AMD.

Ella Faktorovich, MD, sat with Ophthalmology Times to discuss an anti-inflammatory treatment protocol she has been using to treat recurrent erosions after corneal refractive surgery.

According to Genentech, faricimab-svoa is the first and only syringe prefilled with an FDA-approved bispecific antibody to treat retinal conditions that can cause blindness.

Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC, team ophthalmologist for the New York Rangers sat down to talk about eye injuries in hockey and other professional sports, as well as advancements in prevention and treatment for the players.

The retrospective cohort study by a team of researchers in China included 58 cataract eyes of 54 patients with corneal astigmatism who underwent phacoemulsification and rotationally asymmetric multifocal intraocular lens implantation. Patients were treated with either an opposite clear corneal incision or a single clear corneal incision.

Prevent Blindness is offering educational resources and will partner with OCuSOFT Inc. in support of Dry Eye Awareness Month in July.