ASCRS 2024: International data are forthcoming in corneal endothelial disease treatment
April 16th 2024At this year's ASCRS meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, Ophthalmology Times Europe caught up with Eris Jordan, OD talked about the big plans the Boston-based startup has for the year ahead. Watch the full video to find out what's in store for the company and its novel cell therapy in Japan, Canada and the United States in 2024.
Oculogenex founder talks about collaboration with NASA and ISS on experiment in macular degeneration
April 11th 2024Hema Ramkumar, an ophthalmologist and founder of Oculogenex, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss their connection with NASA and their experiment on macular degeneration-treated mice in space.
ASCRS 2024: 10-year results of using two iStents with cataract surgery
April 9th 2024Paul Harasymowycz, MD, details his presentation "Decade-Long Outcomes of Two First-Generation Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stents with Cataract Surgery in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma" from this year's ASCRS meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
How to prevent danger to the retina during the 2024 solar eclipse
April 3rd 2024Zachary Robertson, MD, a retina specialist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center talked with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times about the upcoming solar eclipse and what potential damages the event could cause on the retina.
Yehia Hashad, MD, of Bausch + Lomb on patient safety for viewing the solar eclipse
March 29th 2024Yehia Hashad, executive vice president, research and development, and Chief Medical Officer at Bausch + Lomb sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to talk about the upcoming solar eclipse and what ophthalmologists can do to promote safe viewing of the event for their patients.
Alfredo A. Sadun, MD, PhD, discusses research targeting LHON
Published: March 13th 2024 | Updated: June 4th 2024Scientists at the Doheny Eye Institute, in collaboration with UCLA chemists, demonstrate how a single gene mutation in an enzyme complex known to produce the energy required by cells causes a sudden, blinding disease.
Importance of early screening for diabetic retinopathy and other diagnostic options
March 8th 2024John Bertrand, CEO of Digital Diagnostics sits down with Managing Editor David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to talk about the importance of early screening for diabetic retinopathy as well as other diagnostic options for National Save Your Vision month.
Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse safely
March 7th 2024Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness, and astrophotographer Jon Carmichael sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to talk about how ophthalmologists can help make sure patients are viewing the eclipse safely as well as proper ways to view/photograph the event without damaging your eyes or equipment.
AGS 2024: Bridging the language barrier in eye care
March 2nd 2024David Sola-Del Valle, MD, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss his talk at the annual American Glaucoma Society meeting held in Huntington Beach, about the importance of bridging the language barrier in patients who may not be fluent in English.
AGS 2024: Tips for implementing telehealth into ophthalmology
March 1st 2024April Maa, MD, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss her presentation at the annual American Glaucoma Society meeting held in Huntington Beach, about tips and tricks for implementing telehealth into ophthalmology.
AGS 2024: Laser refractive surgery in high-risk glaucoma suspects
March 1st 2024Michael Greenwood, MD, discusses the safety of laser refractive surgery for patients at high risk for glaucoma, focusing on the need for thorough pre-surgery assessment, careful monitoring of eye pressure during and after the procedure, and awareness of prolonged steroid use following PRK.
AGS 2024: Travoprost intraocular implant safe and effective in phakic eyes
February 29th 2024Steven R. Sarkisian, MD, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss his poster about the Travoprost intraocular implant in phakic eyes from the American Glaucoma Society meeting held in Huntington Beach
AGS 2024: Travoprost intraocular implant in OAG and OHT subjects
February 29th 2024I. Paul Singh, MD, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss his poster "Travoprost Intraocular Implant Demonstrates Efficacy in Diverse Subpopulations of OAG and OHT Subjects," from the American Glaucoma Society meeting held in Huntington Beach
AGS 2024: Leon Herndon, MD, President of AGS, previews the annual meeting
February 29th 2024Leon Herndon, MD, President of the American Glaucoma Society, sat down with David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times to discuss the AGS meeting held in Huntington Beach and what attendees can expect as well as new and exciting information to come from the meeting.