Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to glaucoma. 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.
Infection is a risk for any ocular surgery, but there are a few reasons why there isn’t a lot of discussion about infection when it comes to glaucoma procedures. MIGS, which have become increasingly common, have a lower infection risk profile compared to incisional glaucoma surgery.
➤ Results from Phase 1 clinical trial of intranasal glaucoma drug ➤ Phase 3 clinical trial of new ophthalmic corticosteroid nanoemulsion ➤ Pharmaceutical company expands gene therapy pipeline ➤ Companies enter agreement to develop next-generation decision support software ➤ Study: Association between caffeine intake and glaucoma
➤ FDA grants De Novo authorization for new intense pulsed light device ➤ Post-approval study requirements fulfilled for clear corneal incision sealant ➤ Interim analysis for acute adenoviral conjunctivitis drug ➤ NDA resubmission for injection to treat macular edema associated with uveitis ➤ FDA approves abbreviated NDA for glaucoma drug ➤ Study: Functional and psychosocial impact of Demodex blepharitis ➤ Next ASCRS Journal Club on May 13
➤ Positive topline results for Phase 3 trial of drug for allergic conjunctivitis ➤ Phase 2 trial of progesterone topical gel for DED begins ➤ Breakthrough Device Designation granted to remote glaucoma management system ➤ Glaukos enters into licensing agreement for presbyopia treatment ➤ Increase in laser vision correction procedures continues ➤ Guide on climate change and eye health ➤ ASCRS events
➤ FDA approves next-generation phaco machine ➤ Study: Endogenous compound reduces glaucomatous vision loss independent of IOP ➤ Successful transplant of stem cell-derived retinal ganglion cells in lab ➤ Phase 2 clinical trial for intravitreal dexamethasone implant ➤ ASCRS events
➤ Topline data from a Phase 3 study investigating first-in-class DED drop ➤ Research initiative focuses on new glaucoma treatments ➤ Phase 2 trial for oral treatment of diabetic retinopathy begins ➤ New SLT trial recruiting study sites ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ Phase 2 clinical trial of minocycline for MGD ➤ Phase 2a study of drug-eluting contact lens for glaucoma ➤ Phase 1/2 results of RNA therapy for Usher syndrome, non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa ➤ First regulatory approval for a therapeutic contact lens that treats ocular allergies ➤ Moist heat masks effective for signs, symptoms of dry eye, study finds ➤ ASCRS Journal Club on April 8
➤ FDA approves elements of artificial vision system for blind patients ➤ Expanded indication for MIGS device ➤ 5-year pivotal trial data for MIGS device ➤ Topline results from Phase 2 study of investigational MGD treatment
➤ FDA accepts NDA for fixed-combination mydriatic agent ➤ NDA accepted by FDA for dry eye nasal spray ➤ NDA submitted for drop to treat presbyopia ➤ Study to assess outcomes of ab interno canaloplasty ➤ Largest study of glaucoma genetics published ➤ Iridex and Topcon enter into strategic agreement ➤ COVID-19 vaccine update ➤ ASCRS Journal Club on March 11
Glaucoma Editor Nathan Radcliffe, MD, introduces the topics covered in the section, including early experience with Durysta, how other sustained therapies can benefit the glaucoma patient following cataract surgery, and how glaucoma care can be streamlined to keep everyone safe in the pandemic.
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