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From bench to bedside: Evolving realities of gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/artacet) In recent years, gene therapy has emerged from the shadows of theoretical potential into the spotlight of clinical reality. The approval of voretigene neparvovec-rzyl (Luxturna; Spark Therapeutics) marked a historic moment as the first gene therapy for…
Topical liposomal ozonated oil may be a useful treatment in neurotrophic keratopathy | Ophthalmology Times
Advances in topical therapies highlight new approaches to supporting corneal healing and infection control in neurotrophic keratopathy. (Image credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) Topical liposomal ozonated oil may play an antiseptic role in the management of neurotrophic keratopathy (NK), potentially serving as an…
The Atrophy Advisor: An online tool to inform GA treatment decisions | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/NINENII) An online tool, Atrophy Advisor, was developed to guide physicians regarding treatments for patients with geographic atrophy (GA) associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The tool, available at atrophyadvisor.com, integrates GA progression and personalized lifespan estimates to…
Screening for Demodex blepharitis: Integrating best practices into routine eye care | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) Demodex blepharitis is more common than previously thought, and proper diagnosis and management are important for effective patient care. Anne M. Zaki, MD, a cornea specialist in private practice at Desert Eye Specialists in Peoria, Arizona, moderated…
Seeing the difference: Multimodal imaging for AMD and GA | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/jtamm) A timely and accurate diagnosis of retinal disease gives patients the best chance of achieving an optimal visual outcome. This is particularly true now, with the availability of drug treatments for geographic atrophy (GA) and inherited retinal…
NCX 470 advances toward US, China NDA submissions for NCX 470 | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) Nicox has announced it has acquired and analyzed all key data required to support the submission of New Drug Applications (NDAs) in the US and China for NCX 470.1 NCX 470 is Nicox’s lead clinical product candidate…
Unmet Needs in Dry Eye Disease | Ophthalmology Times
The Viewpoints series “Reimagining Dry Eye Management: Targeting Tear Function for Sustained Relief” convenes leading experts in ophthalmology and optometry to discuss evolving perspectives on dry eye disease (DED). Under the moderation of Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, the panel—comprising Cecelia…
Management and Monitoring Strategies in Dry Eye Disease | Ophthalmology Times
The Viewpoints series “Reimagining Dry Eye Management: Targeting Tear Function for Sustained Relief” convenes leading experts in ophthalmology and optometry to discuss evolving perspectives on dry eye disease (DED). Under the moderation of Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, the panel—comprising Cecelia…
Spotlight on women’s health: Understanding thyroid eye disease | Ophthalmology Times
Image by Jennifer Toomey/MJH Life Sciences using AI Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves ophthalmopathy or Graves eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets tissues related to the thyroid.1 This leads to inflammation…
Managing challenging pterygium removal: Amniotic membrane grafting strategies | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Sangiao_Photography) Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder characterized by a fibrovascular growth originating from the conjunctiva that extends onto the adjacent cornea (Figure).1 Its prevalence varies considerably across geographic regions. Because prolonged sun exposure is the main…