Study: VKC treatment proves inadequate, costly for symptom/complication control
October 8th 2022According to investigators, treatment options available for patients diagnosed with vernal keratoconjunctivitis are less than adequate and these patients have higher rates of corneal complications and use more healthcare resources despite treatment.
EP. 3: EyeCon 2022: High-impact content in a small-scale setting
October 6th 2022The setting for this year's Ophthalmology Times® EyeCon 2022 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida will provide the opportunity for clinical interaction between faculty and attendees along with the practicality of information.
Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma
October 5th 2022Children who develop the pediatric eye cancer retinoblastoma often lose their vision or an eye due to a lack of specific, targeted therapies and a poor molecular understanding of the cancer. Researchers at UT Southwestern and the University of Miami have discovered that a molecule – estrogen-related receptor gamma, or ESRRG – becomes hyperactive and promotes tumor cell survival in retinoblastoma.
Center-involved DME resolves faster with faricimab than aflibercept
October 2nd 2022The data analysis indicated that patients achieved robust visual gains and central subfield thickness reductions with faricimab dosed every 8 weeks and with PTI dosing up to every 16 weeks. The gains were sustained through year 2 of the trials.
Donation bolsters Vanderbilt’s work in retinal vision research
October 1st 2022According to a Vanderbilt University news release, the International Retinal Research Foundation has extended a $10 million gift to establish a center dedicated to retinal vision research at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute and a directorship to support a physician-scientist leader in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
EP. 2: EyeCon 2022: Location, location, location and bring the family
September 28th 2022The destination of Marco Island, Florida not only serves as an excellent backdrop for this year's Ophthalmology Times® EyeCon 2022 but also provides a unique opportunity for family members to see their ophthalmic loved ones in a professional light.
Florida appeals court reinstates lawsuit against ophthalmologist
September 24th 2022The Florida Second District Court of Appeal has renewed a woman’s lawsuit claiming she suffered permanent eye damage when her ophthalmologist misdiagnosed her during nasal surgery. In its opinion, the appellate court ruled that the trial court erred when it dismissed the lawsuit.