Angiogenesis 2022: Retina specialists are excited for these 10 scientific sessions
January 25th 2022This Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 2-day virtual scientific program promises a distinguished international faculty who will share the latest developments in imaging, translational research, and clinical trials as well as the impact these advances will have on clinical ophthalmology.
Nanoscope Therapeutics announces FDA clearance of IND for MCO-010 gene therapy in Stargardt patients
January 25th 2022Nanoscope Therapeutics has received IND clearance from the FDA to begin a Phase 2 trial of its Multi-Characteristic Opsin ambient-light activatable optogenetic monotherapy to restore vision in Stargardt patients.
Studies: Faricimab improved and maintained vision for patients with wet AMD, DME
January 24th 2022Across four studies, about half of eligible faricimab patients were able to go 4 months between treatments, and approximately three-quarters could be treated every 3 months or longer. Two papers published in The Lancet highlight one-year results.
Partnership develops video game software patented for age-related macular degeneration research
January 21st 2022A partnership that includes BALANCED Media|Technology, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest and Southern Methodist University is seeking a patent for machine learning software for OCT images aids in identity progression and treatment options
Study: Eyes may become windows into aging process
January 20th 2022The difference between retina’s biological age and person’s real age linked to heightened death risk, with a team of Australian investigators finding that evidence suggests the microvasculature in the retina may be a reliable indicator of the overall health of the body’s circulatory system and the brain.
Biped unveils smart harness to help visually impaired people avoid obstacles while walking
January 14th 2022According to the company, biped.ai includes a comfortable and lightweight collar fitted with 3d cameras that continuously monitor a 170° field of view for the user detecting, tracking and predicting the trajectories of all surrounding elements a few seconds in advance.
Study finds progressive declines in vision in aging patients with diffractive multifocal IOLs
January 14th 2022According to investigators, patients implanted with diffractive multifocal IOLs had notable declines in the corrected distance visual acuity, distance corrected near VA, and near area of focus with aging
Removing burden of adherence, opioids from patients
January 12th 2022To control pain and inflammation most effectively and responsibly for our cataract surgery patients, we must not only use the appropriate drugs but also ensure they are delivered in the most beneficial manner. We should be mindful of the implications of our pharmaceutical strategies and their impact on our patients.