Protocol T Extension Study shows long-term visual declines in DME eyes
July 28th 2020ASRS 2020 coverage: The results of the Protocol T Extension Study underscore the need for methods to improve long-term visual gains in eyes with diabetic macular edema, according to Dante Pieramici, MD,on behalf of the DRCR Retina Network.
Trial shows faricimab blocks ANG-2, VEGF-A
July 27th 2020ASRS 2020 coverage: Carl Danzig, MD, presented results of phase 2 Stairway Trial during the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting. Faricimab is a bispecific antibody that simultaneously inhibits angiopoietin-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor A.
Intravitreal liposome-encapsulated bromfenac offers promise as treatment for refractory DME
July 26th 2020ASRS 2020 coverage: Intravitreal liposome-encapsulated bromfenac is under study as a treatment for refractory DME. Results of a pilot study were detailed at the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting.