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Ocugen Completes Dosing in Key Trial for GA Treatment
Ocugen has officially completed dosing in the second cohort of its phase 1/2 ArMaDa trial of OCU410, a novel gene therapy designed to treat geographic atrophy (GA). The therapy, known as adeno-associated viral vector 5 human RORA (AAV5-hRORA), is being…
A novel multi-ingredient supplement significantly improves ocular symptom severity and tear production in patients with dry eye disease: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial – Frontiers
A novel multi-ingredient supplement significantly improves ocular symptom severity and tear production in patients with dry eye disease: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial Frontiers Source: Author: | Date: 2024-04-23 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-04-23 07:00:00
10 Organizations Making a Difference in Eye Health
In the vast and complex world of healthcare, eye health often doesn’t receive as much attention as it should, despite being crucial to our quality of life. Vision problems and blindness significantly affect millions of people globally, hindering education, employment,…
New Treatment Slows Down Progression of AMD, RP
A breakthrough study has unveiled a promising advancement in the treatment of incurable eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers have successfully integrated anti-inflammatory drugs into a hydrogel, aiming to combat inflammation in the retina while…
iHealthScreen Wins US Patent for Glaucoma AI Tool
iHealthScreen has been granted a full US patent for its iPredict glaucoma detection model by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as of March 26, 2024. This advanced model leverages AI and color fundus imaging to provide swift and…
Researchers Find Genetic Targets for Strabismus Treatment
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital have made a significant advancement in understanding the genetic components of strabismus, a common eye condition that causes misalignment of the eyes, specifically esotropia (eyes turning inward) and exotropia (eyes turning outward). They discovered chromosomal…
Gemini and Bard Excel in Ophthalmology Board Exam
In a recent paper published in the journal Eye, Canadian researchers have evaluated the capabilities of two artificial intelligence chatbots, Google Gemini and Bard, in the ophthalmology board examination. They found that both AI tools achieved acceptable accuracy levels and…
Ocular Therapeutix Reports Promising Axpaxli Results in DR Study
Ocular Therapeutix announced positive topline results from its phase 1 HELIOS study, which evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of Axpaxli versus a sham control in patients with moderately severe to severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without diabetic macular edema…
Blinking Enhances Visual Signal Strength, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Rochester have discovered a new benefit of blinking—it enhances visual signal strength, in addition to its known role of keeping the eyes moist. This finding was revealed in a study led by Bin Yang, Janis…
EyeSouth Partners with Community Eye Care in NY
EyeSouth Partners, a prominent eye care-focused management services organization, announced its newest partnership with Community Eye Care Specialists. This marks EyeSouth’s first foray into the New York market, its third affiliation in Pennsylvania, and its 40th affiliation overall. The financial…