December 27, 2024 6 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Michael Coote, MB, BS, FRANZCO, GAICD, of Melbourne Eye Specialists, presents positive safety and efficacy data for PA5108, an ocular implant for the treatment of glaucoma. The phase 2 clinical trial investigated PA5108 (latanoprost, PolyActiva) … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Latanoprost implant for glaucoma shows improved IOP at 48 weeks
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Alcon recalls one lot of Systane single-use eye drops due to fungal contamination
December 27, 2024 1 min read Alcon Laboratories announced the voluntary recall of one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, following a consumer complaint that led to the discovery of fungal contamination in the drops. “Investigation of this event is still ongoing; however, the presence of foreign material appears to be isolated to the … [Read more...] about Alcon recalls one lot of Systane single-use eye drops due to fungal contamination
Alert: Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Ultra PF lot due to potential fungal contamination
In response to a report of foreign material found in a sealed vial, Alcon Laboratories has initiated a voluntary recall of Lot 10101 of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count.Alcon evaluated a consumer complaint of foreign material observed inside a sealed single use vial and determined the material to be fungal in nature.The company issued the … [Read more...] about Alert: Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Ultra PF lot due to potential fungal contamination
Part 6: Ask the Experts: What problem in ophthalmology do you wish there was a solution for?
This series features experts in ophthalmology sharing their thoughts on the one unsolved challenge they wish there was a solution for.Video Transcript:Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.Fatemah Rajaii, MD, PhD:I think it would be awesome if we had a way to identify patients once they develop or have onset of thyroid eye disease, develop … [Read more...] about Part 6: Ask the Experts: What problem in ophthalmology do you wish there was a solution for?
Eyecare wrapped: Top stories from Modern Retina in 2024
In 2024, Modern Retina covered news from around the globe on clinical trials, technology in retina, trending topics in ophthalmology, and retina conferences. Let’s look back on some of the top stories of the year as we gear up for an incredible 2025.GA and AMDAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) continue to be major areas of development as … [Read more...] about Eyecare wrapped: Top stories from Modern Retina in 2024
Beyond VEGF: A Next-generation therapies aim to enhance vision and quality of life in neovascular AMD
VEGF-A therapy has revolutionized treatment and visual outcomes for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Ranibizumab, the first anti–VEGF-A agent to be FDA approved, was introduced more than 18 years ago. Despite the introduction of additional nAMD therapies over the years, visual outcomes obtained have been comparable to outcomes from the ANCHOR … [Read more...] about Beyond VEGF: A Next-generation therapies aim to enhance vision and quality of life in neovascular AMD
Study: Thelazia callipaeda infection in a 41-year-old female patient
Thelaziasis, an ocular parasitic infection caused by Thelazia callipaeda, poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for ophthalmologists.This zoonotic disease, transmitted by Drosophilid flies, is associated with a spectrum of ocular symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Here, we present a case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in a 41-year-old … [Read more...] about Study: Thelazia callipaeda infection in a 41-year-old female patient
An exploration of safe and efficient nucleus fragmentation strategies for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in short axial length patients
The intraoperative femtosecond laser time, Cumulative Dissipated Energy (CDE), Effective Phacoemulsification time (EPT), and intraoperative fluid perfusion volume were compared under different model fragmentat... … [Read more...] about An exploration of safe and efficient nucleus fragmentation strategies for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in short axial length patients
A case of uveoscleral mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma with secondary angle-closure glaucoma
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas occur in not only the ocular adnexa, but rarely in the sclera or uvea. Histopathological confirmation contributes to a better understanding of the pathogenesi... … [Read more...] about A case of uveoscleral mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma with secondary angle-closure glaucoma
Early response of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) in diabetic macular edema (DME) management: microperimetry and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings: a pilot study at national eye center of third world country
To evaluate early response of retinal sensitivity (RS) and retinal morphology in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients after intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment. … [Read more...] about Early response of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) in diabetic macular edema (DME) management: microperimetry and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings: a pilot study at national eye center of third world country