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Effects of calcium channel blockers on visual field progression in glaucoma patients
(Image credit: AdobeStock) Researchers from UK and Italian institutions investigated the association between the effects of calcium channel blockers and the rate of visual field (VF) progression in patients with glaucoma. First author Giovanni Montesano, MD, PhD, and colleagues reported…
Global Spotlight: The Most Cost-Effective Countries for Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery remains one of the most common and effective ophthalmic procedures globally, but the cost can be a significant barrier for many patients. In an increasingly interconnected world, medical tourism has emerged as a viable solution, offering high-quality, affordable…
Beacon Therapeutics reports positive phase 2 results for gene therapy in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Dmitrii Kotin) Beacon Therapeutics recently revealed topline data results for 2 of the company’s phase 2 trials—SKYLINE and DAWN, both investigating laruparetigene zovaparvovec (laru-zova) in patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP).1 The data was presented during the 2025…
Amir Kashani on biomarkers for Alzheimer disease
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Pixel Matrix) Amir H. Kashani, MD, PhD, is a professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute in Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. In an interview with Ophthalmology Times, Kashani discussed a research paper on OCT-A angiography’s…
Opus Genetics doses first patient in LYNX-3, phase 3 trial of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/svetlanais) Opus Genetics has dosed the first patient in LYNX-3, its pivotal phase 3 clinical trial of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% in treating significant, chronic night driving impairment in keratorefractive patients with reduced mesopic vision. Night-vision disturbances, which…
Hispanic patients with POAG had lower success rates after glaucoma surgery compared with patients of European descent
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Vladislav) A study reported lower success rates associated with initial trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) in Hispanic patients compared with those who were of European descent. This information may be useful when considering patient candidacy for glaucoma surgery,1…
Glaucoma-focused session with Angelo P. Tanna, MD, launches Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series
Kicking off Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series, Angelo P. Tanna, MD, leads a deep dive into OCT and perimetry for glaucoma progression on September 9, 2025. (Image credit: AdobeStock/FourLeafLover) As part of its new “Dinner with the Experts…
Inside Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” educational series with Robert S. Feder, MD
The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching “Dinner with the Experts – Cases, Updates, and Clinical Pearls,” a collaborative space for sharing ophthalmic knowledge and practical takeaways. (Image credit: AdobeStock/Harsha) The Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology is launching a…
Creation of OpZira Inc. announced following Alcon’s acquisition of LumiThera
(Image credit: AdobeStock) The company OpZira Inc. has launched to advance ophthalmic diagnostics. The company plans to deliver innovative technologies with the ability to enhance the detection and monitoring of ocular disease, which can empower clinicians. Clark Tedford, PhD, President…
VirtuaLens launches virtual reality tool: Immersive IOL Simulator
(Image credit: AdobeStock/DeepView) VirtuaLens has launched its Immersive IOL Simulator. This is a virtual reality (VR) platform that is designed to allow cataract patients to explore and compare different intraocular lens (IOL) options before surgery. The company notes that the…