Browse articles from EyeWorld.org on the topic of the cornea. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
➤ FDA approves epithelium-on crosslinking treatment ➤ 12-month results from Phase 1/2 trial evaluating regenerative cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease ➤ Phase 3 data supports nonsteroidal treatment for uveitic macular edema ➤ FDA approves IDE for glaucoma device ➤ Company news ➤ ASCRS news and events
The ocular surface impacts many ophthalmic subspecialties beyond cornea. Whether it’s within refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma therapy, or retina procedures, the ocular surface can affect outcomes for patients being treated by these subspecialists. Several anterior segment ophthalmologists spoke about the ocular surface and how it relates to their subspecialty.
➤ Insulin-based treatment for neurotropic keratitis advances ➤ Study evaluating implantable telescope in patients with late-stage AMD begins ➤ Registrational trial to begin for investigational neuroprotective therapy ➤ Enrollment complete in pivotal trials for wet AMD treatment ➤ ASCRS news and events
Astigmatism, whether regular or irregular, is something that many ophthalmologists are familiar with. Three experts delved into the issue and how to deal with it, particularly highlighting the pinhole pupilloplasty technique.
➤ Phase 1/2 trial update for Leber congenital amaurosis gene therapy in pediatric patients ➤ Primary endpoint not met in Phase 2b trial investigating persistent corneal epithelial defect treatment ➤ Study: treatment for uveal melanoma could improve survival rate ➤ Company news ➤ ASCRS news and events
Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD, shared the story of a personal friend of hers to introduce the “must-read” article on corneal side effects of cancer-specific therapies, also mentioning the articles on Sjogren’s disease and pinhole apertures in the management of irregular corneas.
The president and CEO of the Sjögren’s Foundation as well as two ophthalmologists spoke about the diagnosis journey, available treatments, and future hopes for patients with Sjögren’s disease.
➤ Priority review granted to possible LHON treatment ➤ Update on drug in development for neuropathic corneal pain ➤ FDA approves generic bimatoprost ➤ Phase 1/2a clinical results for first-in-human retinal pigment epithelial stem cell therapy ➤ Adult dosing complete in trial for X-linked retinoschisis therapy ➤ Company news ➤ ASCRS news and events
Antibody drug conjugates, an emerging area in cancer therapy, can pose a risk to the eye and cause adverse ocular events. Several experts discussed the research, what they’ve seen in terms of side effects, and considerations for patients taking these drugs and the eyecare providers monitoring them.
➤ Updates on trial and patient experience with artificial cornea ➤ Positive clinical trial update for Usher syndrome type 1B ➤ Positive topline data from Phase 2 study investigating DME and nAMD treatment ➤ First patient dosed in second Phase 3 trial evaluating drop for night vision disturbances ➤ Partnership and company news ➤ ASCRS news and events
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