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In April, the FDA approved an update to the TEPEZZA indication language, specifying its use in all patients with TED regardless of TED activity or duration. Horizon Therapeutics presented its data at the Endocrine Society's 2023 annual meeting in Chicago.

The clinical trial successfully achieved statistical significance for the primary endpoint and all secondary endpoints.

The study results could help lead to improved understanding of glaucoma and new therapies.

On this episode of the NeuroOp Guru video blog, Andy Lee, MD, and Drew Carey, MD, discuss the use of fluoxetine in patients with visual field loss after suffering a stroke.

The MERIT study found that intraocular corticosteroid treatment remains the most effective therapy for uveitis-related macular edema, and vision gains in participants who received the corticosteroid treatment were very promising.

Eyes implanted with the lens demonstrated greater astigmatic tolerance.

Eyebiotech noted its AMARONE trial will evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of intravitreal EYE103.

Results of the Alcon Eye on Cataract Survey highlight misconceptions about cataract surgery, revealing the need to educate the 50+ population on the procedure and treatment options.

Researchers are involved in the development of Eye2Gene, an AI system capable of identifying the genetic cause of IRDs from retinal scans.

The agreement includes rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize NOV03 in Japan for the treatment of dry eye disease.

A vitreoretinal surgeon, Hariprasad joined the University of Chicago in 2005, and has been serving as interim chairman since 2020.

Scientists hope to develop of novel AI solutions for the prediction of DPN using corneal OCT images.

SBI-100 is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1R) agonist administered topically onto the eye to reduce IOP and treat glaucoma.

The trial is evaluating Oxurion’s novel plasma kallikrein (PKal) inhibitor THR-149 as a potential treatment for DME patients who respond suboptimally to anti-VEGF therapy.

EverPatch is described by the company as the world's first non-degradable, synthetic tissue substitute for ophthalmic surgery.

OTX-TKI is Ocular Therapeutix’s axitinib intravitreal implant that is being developed for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, wet AMD and other retinal diseases.

IIT Kanpur licensed the technology to Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. and this marks the first time a gene therapy related technology has been developed and transferred from an academic institution to a company in India.

RAFARM and BioNanoSim have entered into an agreement to create the company.

Elaine Ye Wang, MD, discusses the MicroPulse TLT and the benefits the procedure because it does not require patients to alter their lifestyle.

Infuse Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses leverage Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary lens tech to deliver all-day comfort and seamless transitions between near, intermediate, and distance vision for patients with presbyopia.

According to the company, CyclASol is preservative-free and does not contain any oils or surfactants, which can be irritating and disturbing for the tear film.

The Texas Medical Board suspends the license of David Stager Jr, MD, FACS, FAAP, a year after he had complied with a previous disciplinary action.

The topical drug is being tested in a multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial to treat dry eye disease (DED).

The $150 Million Series B funding will allow for the registration and launch of gilderuretinol, the first and only medicine in clinical development to address the underlying mechanism of Stargardt disease.

NVK002 is a proprietary, investigational, preservative-free eye drop administered nightly and intended for patients ages 3 to 17.

The company completed enrollment in less than 6 months from the trial commencement. The phase 3 trial results combined with the completion of the first phase 3 trial are expected to support the company’s targeted NDA submission for Epioxa by the end of 2024.

Elaine Ye Wang, MD, discusses adapting transscleral laser therapy (TLT) using MicroPulse technology into her practice and the benefits of using the technique.

According to researchers, lesions in women’s eyes were significantly more likely to occur in the central retina compared with those in men’s eyes.

The ophthalmic solution from VivaVision is being studied for the treatment of glaucoma.