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Investigators set out to evaluate how well an AI system works when integrated into a handheld smartphone-based retinal camera to screen patients for DR using 1 retinal image in each eye.

According to the companies, R100 is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector invented by 4DMT for intravitreal delivery. It has the ability to penetrate the internal limiting membrane barrier and to efficiently transduce the entire retina, resulting in robust transgene expression within retinal cells.

According to the company, VRDN-001 data demonstrated clinically meaningful and rapid improvement in signs and symptoms of chronic TED at week 6 after receiving two infusions of VRDN-001 10 mg/kg or 3 mg/kg.

Researchers investigated the relationship between visual functioning measured using the National Eye Institute 25-Item Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25) and mortality in patients with various stages of AMD.

While these injections are the standard treatment for this patient population, the investigators found a subgroup of patients who had severe visual loss between 2 consecutive intravitreal injections.

American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals members will enjoy expanded opportunities for career advancement and access to the most up-to-date information in the field, including a new technician learning track at the Academy’s annual meeting in San Francisco this November.

According to the company, the financing will advance novel treatments for glaucoma and other chronic ophthalmic diseases by supporting multiple US clinical trials of its drug delivery platform.

Severe ocular surface and corneal damage an unseen public health burden.

In the sport, which is a hybrid of badminton, ping-pong and tennis, players use a plastic-perforated ball, slightly heavier than a whiffle ball, and wooden or composite paddles that are about twice the size of ping-pong paddles, with a high potential for eye injuries.

Take a look at a review of the highlights and hottest stories from Ophthalmology Times during the week of July 2, 2023.

The company announced its contract manufacture, NextPharma, completed filling of the drug materials into strips of 10 single-use vials for use in upcoming glaucoma trial.

In the sport, which is a hybrid of badminton, ping-pong and tennis, players use a plastic-perforated ball, slightly heavier than a whiffle ball, and wooden or composite paddles that are about twice the size of ping-pong paddles, with a high potential for eye injuries.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai opened the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, which is dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence to offer faster diagnosis and treatment.

The India-based pharmaceutical company is taking its first steps into ophthalmology with the announcement.

Bausch + Lomb has agreed to acquire the Blink product line for $106.5 million.

A new study found an approach that identifies high-risk patients so all preemies don’t need to undergo an invasive eye exam.

Since 2014 when a sheet of retinal pigment epithelial cells derived from iPS cells was transplanted into patients with age-related macular degeneration, clinical trials have been conducted with various cell types derived from iPS cells.

In a study of 1.7 million older Americans by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto, those living in counties with an average temperature of 60°F or above had an increased chance of suffering serious vision impairment than those in cooler counties.

A study found the approach identifies high-risk patients so all preemies don’t need to undergo an invasive eye exam.

Surgeon discusses latest trends for treating cornea.

Trainees learn to recognize key pathologies seen in fundus examinations, OCT images

OCT methods are invaluable in the assessment of patients with the condition.

Clinical trial investigator Victor H. Gonzalez, MD, presented data at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego, California.

Orbis International physician spotlights the latest trends for cataract surgery training.

Procedures in the pipeline hold greater appeal for cataract and refractive surgeons, patients.

Special Superior Court Judge Mark A. Davis ruled that Michael Woodcock, MD’s failure to answer court filings did not mean he admitted his guilt in the allegations made by Cumberland County Hospital System.

According to Horizon Therapeutics, the analysis shows subclinical spinal cord lesions were associated with future NMOSD attacks. The analysis was being presented at the 9th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Budapest.

Results reported in JAMA Ophthalmology show that about 20% of those with diabetic retinopathy have a case that could threaten their vision.

The investigators evaluated corrective surgery procedures to determine their effect on ocular outcomes.