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Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
A subtype of glaucomas known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is characterized by an open, seemingly normal anterior chamber angle and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), with no additional underlying disease. Secondary glaucoma is a condition where the elevated IOP…
What Is Vision Therapy and Who Needs It
Vision therapy is a specialized form of optometric care that utilizes a series of customized visual exercises and equipment to improve visual skills and processing. Often described as physical therapy for the eyes and brain, vision therapy aims to enhance…
What is Photophobia and How to Manage it
Photophobia, or sensitivity to light, is a common condition characterized by discomfort or pain in response to exposure to light. While it can occur in individuals with healthy eyes, photophobia is often associated with underlying eye conditions or systemic diseases.…
Harrow Starts Triesence Relaunch Strategy
Harrow Pharmaceuticals announced its efforts to relaunch Triesence (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) 40 mg/mL in the United States market. The company announced the successful manufacture of the first of three commercial-scale Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) batches required for the relaunch.…
FDA Grants Breakthrough and RMAT Status to Aurion’s AURN001
Aurion Biotech has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) Designation by the FDA for AURN001, Aurion’s innovative allogeneic cell therapy candidate designed to treat corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease. Expediting Development and…
RevOpsis and Kemwell Form Manufacturing Partnership for nAMD
RevOpsis Therapeutics and Kemwell Biopharma have forged a strategic manufacturing partnership aimed at accelerating the development of RO-104, a pioneering tri-specific biologic designed by RevOpsis for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is a progressive…
Oculis’ Licaminlimab Shows Promise in Phase 2B Trial for DED
Oculis Holding announced positive topline results from its phase 2b RELIEF trial, shedding light on the efficacy of licaminlimab, an innovative anti-TNFα biologic eye drop, in addressing dry eye disease (DED). Licaminlimab’s established dual mechanism of action, boasting both anti-inflammatory…
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
A recent study published online in JAMA Network Open sheds light on factors associated with an increased risk for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy. The research, led by April M. Jorge, M.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, identifies crucial risk factors beyond…
What is X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) describes a group of rare genetic eye diseases that damage light-sensitive cells in the retina, leading to loss of sight over time. In about 10% of RP cases, the non-working gene is passed down from the mother…
Metformin Found Ineffective Against Geographic Atrophy
In the quest to find effective treatments for eye diseases, the METformin for the MINimization of Geographic Atrophy Progression (METforMIN) trial sought to evaluate the efficacy of oral metformin in slowing the progression of geographic atrophy (GA) and its effects…