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Precision strategy: Optimizing visual outcomes with advanced small-aperture lenses | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Wirestock) A recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable addressed the pathway to achieving optimized visual outcomes using an advanced small-aperture IOL (IC-8 Apthera; Bausch + Lomb Surgical). Mark Lobanoff, MD, an ophthalmologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota, shared the highlights…
Throwback Series: The eye that found a cancer | Ophthalmology Times
In celebration of Ophthalmology Times’ 50th anniversary, leaders revisit a memorable “throwback” case from earlier in their careers. In this special series, they reflect on how evolving knowledge, techniques, and technologies have transformed the way such cases are managed today.…
Evolving glaucoma therapy: A new era of interventional strategies | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Yakobchuk Olena) Inder Paul Singh, MD, from The Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin, recently moderated an Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable that addressed the new playing field in glaucoma care. For Singh, the term interventional glaucoma no…
Development of maculopathy associated with systemic medications | Ophthalmology Times
Image credit: AdobeStock/James Thew A new study conducted by researchers at Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, identified 5 systemic drugs that cause maculopathy that had previously been under-recognized. The researchers, led…
Throwback Series: When tools of the past teach new lessons | Ophthalmology Times
In celebration of Ophthalmology Times’ 50th anniversary, leaders revisit a memorable “throwback” case from earlier in their careers. In this special series, they reflect on how evolving knowledge, techniques, and technologies have transformed the way such cases are managed today.…
Proactive strategies and sustained delivery advance glaucoma care | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Monkey Business) Proactive strategies in glaucoma care, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and physician decision-making, were the focus of a recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable, moderated by Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, a glaucoma specialist at Advanced Vision…
STAAR postpones Alcon merger vote, Broadwood calls for removal of board members | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/izzuan) The proposed merger between Alcon and STAAR Surgical continues to muddy as STAAR and Alcon have decided to postpone the Special Meeting of Stockholders that was scheduled for October 23, 2025, until November 6, 2025.1 The delay in…
Novel therapy for incision-free keratoconus: Q&A with Gloria B. Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS | Ophthalmology Times
The FDA-approved, incision-free Epioxa therapy is changing the landscape of keratoconus care, explains Gloria B. Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS. (Image credit: AdobeStock/Zarina Lukash) Glaukos recently obtained FDA clearance for Epioxa, a topical, incision-free therapy for keratoconus that preserves the corneal epithelium.1 The…
Nanoscope Therapeutics releases positive 3-year follow-up data from REMAIN study | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Minerva Studio) Nanoscope Therapeutics has released positive 3-year follow-up data from its REMAIN study, the long-term extension of the phase 2b/3 RESTORE trial (NCT04945772) evaluating MCO-010 in retinitis pigmentosa (RP). RESTORE was a multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, dose-ranging study evaluating 2 dose…
FDA issues Complete Response Letter to Sydnexis for SYD-101 pediatric myopia treatment | Ophthalmology Times
The FDA has requested additional evidence for Sydnexis’ SYD-101, a 0.01% atropine eye drop aimed at slowing myopia progression in children, despite positive outcomes from the STAR clinical trial. (Image credit: Ophthalmology Times) The FDA has sent a complete response…