Research
Female residents may have fewer research publications, lower H-indices vs. male residents
Although male and female residents had similar rates of first author publication, results presented here showed female residents had fewer publications overall, lower H-indices and fewer first author publications.
VIDEO: Ophthalmologists invited to share research at WIO 2025 Summer Symposium
CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Jennifer A. Galvin, MD, and Kimberly Winges, MD, encourage all ophthalmologists to submit their research for next year’s meeting.
The Vision Council launches foundation to bridge industry, consumer gap
The Vision Council has launched The Vision Council Foundation, a philanthropic arm that aims to bridge the gap between industry, eye care providers and consumers through educational programs, research and other opportunities.
Q&A: Proposed reforms to NIH may have ‘significant impact’ on vision research
In June, the House Energy and Commerce Committee published recommendations to reform the NIH, including consolidating the National Eye Institute into a Neurological Science and Brain Institute.
VIDEO: Presentations address ‘long-standing questions’ related to pediatric neuro-oncology
PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Cassie Kline, MD, MAS, highlights the important takeaways from International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.
Eluminex doses first patient in phase 1b trial of EB-105 for diabetic macular edema
Eluminex Biosciences has dosed the first patient in the phase 1b LOTUS trial, which will evaluate three dose levels of the trispecific fusion antibody EB-105 in patients with diabetic macular edema.
World Council of Optometry prioritizes myopia management with education, ambassadors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The World Council of Optometry is supporting its stance that myopia management is standard of care by promoting a global educational resource, according to council leadership at Optometry’s Meeting.
Better designed clinical research needed on lipid-based eye drops for DED
Lipid-based eye drops may help treat evaporative dry eye disease, although additional research, particularly with placebo-controlled study designs, is needed, according to a review.
Insights into low vision: 41% diagnosed by optometrists
The Vision Council has released new research about the experiences, diagnoses, information sources and treatment options for patients with low vision, as well as the effect of their condition on primary caregivers.
New EULAR trial network to clear research pathways ‘fraught with banana skins’
The goal of a new EULAR initiative linking trial centers across Europe is quicker, more efficient clinical trials across the spectrum of rheumatic diseases, according to a speaker at the EULAR 2024 Congress.