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In celebration of Ophthalmology Times 50th anniversary, we asked leading experts in the field what they see as the biggest innovation in ophthalmology in the last 5 decades.

In celebration of Ophthalmology Times 50th anniversary, we asked leading experts in the field what they see as the biggest innovation in ophthalmology in the last 5 decades.

The recall was conducted out of an abundance of caution after the company received reports of complications. The cause of said complications could not be immediately explained.

The novel nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop is being clinically developed for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Patients reported that Miebo significantly reduced overall symptoms severity at the primary endpoint of change from baseline in the severity of overall dry eye symptoms at day 7.

The study evaluated 14 patients that were treated with cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells (CALEC) and followed them for 18 months.

The system aids in the orthokeratology lens design process by syncing directly with topographers to create precise lens designs for the treatment of myopia in the matter of seconds.

Key parameters captured by the module include disc area, cup area, cup volume, minimal cup depth, maximum cup depth, cup/disc area ratio, rim absence angle, and disc-damage likelihood scale.

NCX 470 0.1% achieved an intraocular pressure of less than or equal to 18 mmHg compared to latanoprost 0.005% in the trial.

At the EnVision Summit 2025, medical students were given awards for best poster presentation. In exclusive interviews, they spoke with Ophthalmology Times about their award-winning posters and research.

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amy Zhang, MD, discussed the importance of ergonomics in the operating room.

At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tania Tai, Lucy Shen, and Shivani Kamat all gave insight into complications they have seen while performing glaucoma surgery.

Zervimesine is an investigational oral, once-daily pill being developed for the treatment of CNS diseases, including Alzheimer disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

The announcement comes after a request was made by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to explore the possibility of a sale.

The NPI-001 (N-acetylcysteine amide) tablets are a proprietary investigational therapy for the treatment of patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

Linsitinib is being evaluated in patients with active, moderate to severe thyroid eye disease (TED).

RayTrace has been utilized globally by surgeons since 2008.

The company will prioritize its cash in funding its ongoing Phase 1/2 PRISM clinical trial and Phase 3 4FRONT program.

The clinical trial successfully met pre-specified visual acuity primary endpoints in both the US and European Union (EU)/United Kingdom (UK) with statistically significant near vision improvements recorded at all time points over 8 hours

Epioxa is a next-generation corneal cross-linking iLink therapy for the treatment of keratoconus.

Astellas said in a press release that the FDA comments in the CRL relate to proposed labeling language, not safety.

The companies announced that they will be working to develop SGN’s micellar nanoparticle platform to be used with Eyenovia’s Optejet dispenser.

The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sterile ophthalmic ointment (AZR-MD-001) 0.5% compared to vehicle in patients with abnormal meibomian gland function (MGD) and associated symptoms of dry eye disease (DED)

The gel is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivative and has been cleared by the FDA to temporarily block tear drainage by the occlusion of the canalicular system.

Data from the trial found that MyopiaX proved clinically safe and tolerable, in addition to showing clinical effect on the rate of myopia progression.

Roy Rubinfeld, MD, MA, discussed EpiSmart cross-linking for keratoconus and the ongoing trials and results at the IKA 2024 Symposium.

At the IKA 2024 Symposium, Michael Belin, MD, discussed the ABCD Progression Display he developed to classify disease severity and help diagnose keratoconus earlier.

Jennifer Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shared the importance of early diagnostics and pediatric screening of keratoconus at the IKA 2024 Symposium.

Shelley Cutler, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of how keratoconus diagnosis and treatment over the past 40 years has changed and evolved as well as some key insights from the IKA 2024 Symposium.