Nov 11, 2025
Happy Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all who serve and their families for their sacrifices. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not…
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Nov 7, 2025
eSight Go headset ‘gives you your central perception back’
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: eSight Go uses two OLED screens to boost visual acuity for people with central vision loss. The device is…
Nov 6, 2025
GLP-1s may double risk for development of wet AMD
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Patients with diabetes taking GLP-1s had a twofold higher risk for wet AMD development in unadjusted and adjusted models.…
Nov 5, 2025
Smart eye wear ‘definitely having a moment’ with jump in consumer awareness
By: Justin Cooper Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Consumers are more familiar with smart eye wear than they were 2 years ago. Social media is the main…
Nov 4, 2025
Ocular Therapeutix reaches target enrollment of 555 patients in SOL-R trial
Author(s) : Martin David Harp Key Takeaways AXPAXLI is a bioresorbable hydrogel incorporating axitinib, targeting wet AMD and other retinal diseases with anti-angiogenic properties. The SOL-R trial compares AXPAXLI’s six-month dosing…
Oct 30, 2025
Research supports that iron dysregulation may drive AMD
Author(s): Sydney M Crago Key Takeaways Iron dysregulation contributes to oxidative stress, inflammation, and ferroptosis, driving retinal degeneration in dry AMD and GA. Transferrin, regulating iron homeostasis, is a potential…
Oct 24, 2025
Starting from scratch on neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Author(s): Lynda Charters Key Takeaways Gene therapy for nAMD offers potential to reduce treatment burden and improve vision, but long-term safety and efficacy remain concerns. Various gene delivery systems, including…
Oct 16, 2025
Consumer technology has limitations for assistive needs
By: Roland Mattern Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated assistive devices. Purpose-built assistive technology has…
Oct 10, 2025
Sharper vision starts here
Sharper vision starts here Author(s)Jack M. Chapman, MD Fact checked by: Sheryl Stevenson Key Takeaways Over 75% of cataract patients have preoperative corneal astigmatism, yet toric IOLs are used in only…
Oct 10, 2025
Seeing Stars: Gould & Steele interview
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Oct 8, 2025
What the eyes reveal: Cardiovascular clues in women—hidden in plain sight
Publication|Articles|October 6, 2025 Optometry Times Journal September/October digital edition 2025- Volume 17 – Issue 05 Author(s)Lynda Charters Fact checked by: Karen S. DeLoss, OD, FAAO Eye care providers are uniquely positioned to…
Sep 26, 2025
Seeing Through the Fog: Understanding Macular Degeneration
Helping with reading, driving, and daily tasks, caregivers often serve as the ‘eyes’ for their loved ones By: Paul Wynn,AARP In her early 40s, Jan* began noticing subtle but troubling…
Sep 23, 2025
New eyedrop raises hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions
A new eyedrop has shown early success in delivering protective compounds to where they’re needed most in the eye, raising hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions. The…
Sep 23, 2025
Adult Stem Cells Show Therapeutic Promise in Treating Vision Loss From Macular Degeneration
Adult Stem Cells Show Therapeutic Promise in Treating Vision Loss From Macular Degeneration by: Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan Newswise — In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is a leading…
Sep 16, 2025
A Long-term Extension Study of JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Parent Studies in Participants With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Recruiting- Phase 2 ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06635148 SponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC Information Provided byJanssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial Study Start (Actual)2024-09-19 Primary Completion (Estimated) 2029-08-24 Study Completion (Estimated)2030-06-27 Enrollment (Estimated)311…
Sep 16, 2025
FDA fast tracks SAR402663 intravitreal gene therapy for wet AMD
By:Anthony DeFino Fact checked by: Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: SAR402663 is a one-time intravitreal gene therapy designed to reduce treatment burden. It is currently being investigated in a phase…
Sep 12, 2025
Sight Science’s TearCare System earns spot in TFOS DEWS III dry eye report
Author(s): Martin David Harp Key Takeaways TearCare System’s inclusion in TFOS DEWS III report validates its clinical efficacy and role in dry eye management. Data from studies such as SAHARA…
Sep 9, 2025
A study of the progression of sensitivity loss in GA over time using inferred data
Author(s): Lynda Charters Key Takeaways Inferred sensitivity mapping predicts retinal function in GA with high spatial resolution, avoiding extensive psychophysical testing. Current GA treatments slow progression but lack functional benefits;…
Sep 2, 2025
First patient dosed in Qlaris Bio’s phase 2 Nightingale clinical trial for QLS-111
By: Jordana Joy, Associate Editor The study will be evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of QLS-111 in adult patients with normal tension glaucoma. The first patient has been dosed…
Sep 2, 2025
Inside genetics and glaucoma
August 28, 2025 By Kyra Dorgeloh, OD, FAAO Thomas A. Wong, OD, FAAO Glaucoma is a general term for a diverse group of complex disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the…
Aug 26, 2025
VG801 receives regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation for Stargardt disease
By: Alex Young Fact checked by : Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: VG801 is a dual-AAV gene therapy in development for the treatment of Stargardt disease. The therapy is under investigation…
Aug 15, 2025
What the eyes reveal: Cardiovascular clues in women—hidden in plain sight
Author(s): Lynda Charters Fact checked by: Karen S. DeLoss, OD, FAAO Key Takeaways Ocular exams can reveal cardiovascular health issues, especially in women, whose symptoms often differ from traditional expectations.…
Aug 12, 2025
Cosmetic procedures associated with serious ophthalmologic complications
Author(s): Lynda Charters Key Takeaways Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures can cause rare but severe ophthalmological complications, including irreversible vision loss from central retinal artery occlusion. Prevention is crucial due to…
Aug 11, 2025
EyePoint completes enrollment in second phase 3 trial of sustained-release AMD therapy
ByJay S. Duker, MD ByAlex Young ByAnthony DeFino Fact checked by Christine Klimanskis, ELS Key takeaways: More than 400 patients have been enrolled in the LUCIA trial investigating Duravyu. EyePoint…
Aug 11, 2025
This common fruit has over 1,600 compounds that boost brain, heart, and gut health
Published August 6, 2025 | Originally published on ScienceDaily Top Health A new article appearing in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry explores the concept of “superfoods” and makes…
Aug 6, 2025
Study supports Iluvien as ‘long-acting option’ in diabetic macular edema
Key takeaways: The NEW DAY study did not meet its primary endpoint but showed good outcomes in secondary endpoints. A post hoc analysis achieved its primary endpoint. LONG BEACH, Calif.…
Aug 5, 2025
Geographic Atrophy Patient Experience Research
A new study is being conducted on geographic atrophy. They would like to hear about your experience with the drug Izervay. This is a 60-minute phone interview. Please contact Grace,…
Jul 31, 2025
Phase 3 study of LUMIFY Preservative Free and LUMIFY eye drops meets primary end point
Author(s): Jordana Joy Key Takeaways LUMIFY Preservative Free eye drops are statistically non-inferior to LUMIFY in reducing ocular redness, with similar efficacy and safety profiles. The study involved 380 participants,…
Jul 28, 2025
VA-developed RainDrop Dispenser Aid aims to simplify use of single-use eye drops for patients with arthritis, tremors July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025 by Lynda Charters, Jordana Joy, Associate Editor Rain Eye Drops LLC announced the launch of a newly refined first-of-its-kind RainDrop Dispenser Aid created specifically for single-use preservative-free…
Jul 24, 2025
Novel AI-powered retina tracker detects eye disease in under one second
By: The Endocrine Society A novel AI-powered retina tracker can analyze retinal images with near-perfect accuracy in under one second, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the…