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A collaborative team of researchers with Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University are using lipid nanoparticles to target light-sensitive cells in the eye.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, Aarti D. Pandya, MD, settled allegations that she performed and billed for medically unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

A study was conducted with the goal of evaluating a correlation between the number of peer-reviewed publications published before a residency and the subsequent peer-reviewed publications or career choices of doctors who graduated from an Ophthalmology residency program.

The EyeMobile will visit approximately 250 preschools to provide vision services to low-income families.

Viridian Therapeutics unveils positive data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 trial evaluating low dose VRDN-001 in patients diagnosed with TED.

The study could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

According to the company, gene and protein expression of cytokines and chemokines after latanoprost+benzalkonium chloride treatment administered via the company’s microdose formulation decreased inflammation from preserved glaucoma solutions compared to drops.

A study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Chicago, Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University reveals more churn in workforce and greater reliance on physician assistants.

Continued education and financial incentives will become essential if biosimilars are to become a mainstay in ophthalmological markets, according to a recent report.

The results from an exchange trial demonstrated a second administration of travoprost intraocular implant and removal of the original implant was safe and well-tolerated, while the company also provided updates for several of its corneal health pipeline programs for the treatment of keratoconus and dry eye disease.

With the safety and efficacy of phacoemulsification having increased to the point that it is no longer standard practice to examine patients the day after surgery, clinicians may be unfamiliar with the potential causes of reduced vision when presented with a patient in the immediate postoperative period.

According to the company, it will initiate the NEXPEDE-1 Phase 2/3 clinical trial in subjects with PCED of various etiologies in the first quarter of 2023.

According to the company, the IC-8 Apthera IOL is a wavefront-filtering intraocular lens for unilateral implantation in the non-dominant eye in patients who have as much as 1.5 D of corneal astigmatism in the implanted eye.

For ocular herpetic infection, topical antiviral medication alone is not sufficient. Investigators found that systemic antiherpetic treatment is needed to prevent recurrence and graft failure after PK.

The company will add programs in diabetic macular edema and myopia as it completes pre-clinical studies.

BVS Sight Inc. was created through a partnership between Boomerang Ventures and Purdue Research Foundation.

The Alcon Children’s Vision Center is available for follow-up appointments and ongoing eye care, all free of charge for qualified students in need, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

According to the company, the launch of the presbyopia phase 3 program is supported by positive clinical results that demonstrated durable efficacy and a favorable safety profile.

The researchers conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with typical exudative AMD that had been treated with anti-VEGF therapy injections.

NOV03 is being investigated to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction, and a PDUFA action date has been set for June 28.

Investigators conducted a cohort study to determine if there is a correlation between intake of nitrate and AMD progression based on previous suggestions that low nitrate levels in the diet may put patients at risk of AMD progression.

The delivery of VivaVision's molecules via the suprachoroidal space using Everads' technology is expected to lead to novel treatments for retinal diseases.

A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison developed a way to grow organized clusters of cells, called organoids, that resemble the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

On this week's episode of the NeuroOp Guru video blog, Andy Lee, MD, and Elizabeth Fortin, MD, discuss Thymectomy in Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, Yes or No?

Baumal replaces Federico Grossi, MD, PhD, who plans to remain at Apellis until Feb. 28 to help with the transition and preparations for the potential launch of pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy.

According to the company, its announcement represents the first time eyecare professionals have been able to stock a fortified or high-concentration compounded antibiotic formulation for the immediate treatment of patients in need.

New educational campaign aims to educate individuals at risk for glaucoma and raise funding for glaucoma research.

The researchers reported that there was no significant difference in the AMD prevalence among the 3 study groups.

eSight is previewing its eSight Go, a wearable device that allows users to gain a level of independence.