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Moorfields study reveals sharp rise in glaucoma burden across the UK | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Vitalii) A recent press release issued by Moorfields Eye Hospital announced startling glaucoma prevalence data based on a new study1 published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The data estimate that the prevalence of glaucoma currently is almost…
SpyGlass Pharma randomizes first patients in 2 phase 3 clinical trials of the BIM-IOL System | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) SpyGlass Pharma has randomized the first patients in its 2 registrational phase 3 clinical trials of the Bimatoprost Drug Pad-IOL System (BIM-IOL System) for the lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or…
Q&A: Understanding Medicare payment shifts in eye care | Ophthalmology Times
Dustin D. French, PhD, examines 2 decades of Medicare reimbursement trends in ophthalmology, highlighting how changes in conversion factors, relative value units, and practice settings are affecting subspecialties and practice sustainability. (Image credit: AdobeStock/thatinchan) Medicare reimbursement for ophthalmology procedures has…
Rayner announces Sophi Phaco System in the US | Ophthalmology Times
The FDA has given 501(k) clearance to Rayner’s Sophi (Swiss Ophthalmology Innovation) Phacoemulsification System, making it available to cataract surgeons in the US, according to the company.1 The platform was designed with a focus on mobility, simplicity, and safety, which…
Glaucoma innovation: Eight themes to watch in 2026 | Ophthalmology Times
Glaucoma care is evolving through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced procedures, and personalized treatment strategies. (Image credit: AdobeStock/thodonal) As the ophthalmology community observes Glaucoma Awareness Month this January, glaucoma specialists point to incremental integration of technologies that support earlier…
iOpeners with Nicole Bajic, MD: Mary Qiu, MD, on tailored NVG pathways | Ophthalmology Times
With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, it seems fitting to discuss neovascular glaucoma (NVG), a challenging and vision-threatening condition that requires thoughtful, individualized management. In this episode of iOpeners from Ophthalmology Times, host Nicole Bajic, MD, comprehensive ophthalmologist at the…
Inside the clinic: Surgeon shares real-world experience | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) One of the most striking results with the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL; RxSight) is how quickly patients achieve excellent vision. With traditional IOLs, vision is expected to stabilize gradually over several days as the eye heals. With…
What changed in glaucoma care in 2025: Surgeon perspective | Ophthalmology Times
In a year-end conversation, Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, of Glaucoma Associates of Texas, in Dallas, sat down with the Eye Care Network to reflect on how glaucoma care evolved as 2025 drew to a close. Framing the discussion as a…
Achieving a new level of refractive precision: Surgical strategies | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) Even the most experienced cataract surgeons—armed with advanced diagnostic technologies, modern IOL power calculation formulas, and a meticulous surgical technique—encounter patients whose vision does not reach the intended refraction. A prospective analysis of about 9000 routine cataract…
FDA approvals in 2025: What changed and why it matters for ophthalmologists | Ophthalmology Times
Editor’s Note: This content was generated with the assistance of AI. From first-in-class pharmacologic therapies to next-generation retinal durability strategies and less invasive surgical platforms, 2025 emerged as a pivotal year for the ophthalmic pipeline. Over the past 12 months,…