December 23, 2024 1 min read Glaukos submitted a new drug application to the FDA for Epioxa, an epithelium-on corneal cross-linking iLink therapy for the treatment of keratoconus, according to a company press release. Epioxa is designed to enhance cross-linking by preserving the corneal epithelium, improving patient comfort and reducing both procedure and recovery time … [Read more...] about Glaukos submits new drug application for corneal cross-linking therapy
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FDA, Opus Genetics reach special protocol assessment agreement for APX3330 trial
December 23, 2024 1 min read Key takeaways: The agreement deems the study’s design as supportive for a future new drug application. The primary endpoint will be a reduction of three steps or more on the binocular diabetic retinopathy severity scale. Opus Genetics and the FDA have reached an agreement on a special protocol assessment for a phase 3 clinical trial … [Read more...] about FDA, Opus Genetics reach special protocol assessment agreement for APX3330 trial
Part 4: 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.Brent Kramer, MD:One thing that I do a lot of, and you know, the doctors I work with in clinic do a lot of, is we try to educate patients on what life is … [Read more...] about Part 4: Ask the Experts: What problem in ophthalmology do you wish there was a solution for?
Glaukos submits NDA to FDA for Epioxa
Glaukos has announced the submission of its US FDA New Drug Application (NDA) for Epioxa, a next generation corneal cross linking iLink therapy for the treatment of keratoconus. The NDA submission includes data from 2 Phase 3 pivotal trials of Epioxa, both of which achieved their primary efficiency endpoints and demonstrated favorable tolerability and safety, according to a … [Read more...] about Glaukos submits NDA to FDA for Epioxa
Mental health and awareness gaps hinder diabetic eye screenings
A research team from Great Britain identified factors, such as mental health issues, lack of diabetic eye screening awareness, and transport difficulties, that interfere with attendance at annual screenings by patients with diabetes and evaluated the adherence to guidelines set by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE),1 according to the lead author, … [Read more...] about Mental health and awareness gaps hinder diabetic eye screenings
Advanced therapies for retinal vascular diseases
A panel of retina specialists discussed highlights from a recent Ophthalmology Times Grand Rounds event. The topic was the use of advanced therapies for retinal vascular diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The discussion focused on the durability of therapies, reduced treatment … [Read more...] about Advanced therapies for retinal vascular diseases
Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in young and middle-aged patients: a retrospective study
To investigate the related risk factors of retinopathy in young and middle-aged diabetic patients in order to improve the prognosis of patients. … [Read more...] about Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in young and middle-aged patients: a retrospective study
Analysis of uric acid and high-density lipoprotein levels in refractory posner-schlossman syndrome patients: a matched case-control study by the propensity score
Recent studies have indicated that oxidative stress is a crucial pathophysiological process in glaucoma. We hypothesized that Posner-Schlossman syndrome (PSS) is a vascular inflammation in the ciliary body due... … [Read more...] about Analysis of uric acid and high-density lipoprotein levels in refractory posner-schlossman syndrome patients: a matched case-control study by the propensity score
VIDEO: Artevo 850 offers improved comfort for surgeons, patients
December 21, 2024 5 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, I. Paul Singh, MD, discusses his experience with the Artevo 850 heads-up display and its positive impact on ergonomics during surgery. Singh overviewed some of the features of the Artevo 850 (Zeiss) that may improve the experience of the patient … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Artevo 850 offers improved comfort for surgeons, patients
Part 3: 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.Constance Okeke, MD:One thing that I could say that I wish that there was a solution for as someone who has been a very early adopter of MIGS and with the … [Read more...] about Part 3: Ask the Experts: What problem in ophthalmology do you wish there was a solution for?