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August 22, 2023
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Variations in accuracy, residual volume seen in syringes used for intravitreal injections

Variations in accuracy, residual volume seen in syringes used for intravitreal injections

SEATTLE — A laboratory study showed significant variation in accuracy and residual volume among syringes commonly used for intravitreal injections and evaluated the risk for high IOP elevation with higher than anticipated fluid volumes.

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August 14, 2023
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Study investigates rates, risk factors, outcomes of post-injection endophthalmitis

Study investigates rates, risk factors, outcomes of post-injection endophthalmitis

SEATTLE — A study based on IRIS Registry data delved into the rates, risk factors, management strategies and outcomes of post-intravitreal anti-VEGF injection endophthalmitis.

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August 12, 2023
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ASRS top 10: Geographic atrophy burden, Syfovre updates most popular topics

ASRS top 10: Geographic atrophy burden, Syfovre updates most popular topics

Healio’s recent coverage of the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting included a study about the burden of geographic atrophy and updates on Syfovre inflammation reports.

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August 11, 2023
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No unexpected adverse events for ranibizumab biosimilars in initial clinical experience

No unexpected adverse events for ranibizumab biosimilars in initial clinical experience

SEATTLE — Initial experience with two ranibizumab biosimilars showed no unexpected adverse events, according to a study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.

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August 09, 2023
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FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation to HG004 for inherited retinal diseases

FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation to HG004 for inherited retinal diseases

HG004, a gene replacement therapy, received rare pediatric disease designation from the FDA for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases caused by RPE65 mutations, according to a press release from HuidaGene.

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August 07, 2023
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Izervay receives FDA approval for geographic atrophy

Izervay receives FDA approval for geographic atrophy

The FDA approved Izervay, a complement C5 inhibitor, for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from Astellas Pharma.

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August 06, 2023
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VIDEO: Early data on optogenetic therapy in Stargardt disease promising

VIDEO: Early data on optogenetic therapy in Stargardt disease promising

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASRS annual meeting, Allen C. Ho, MD, FASRS, discusses 6-month data on MCO-010 optogenetic therapy in patients with Stargardt disease.

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August 04, 2023
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VIDEO: Norlase technology ‘disruptive’ in retina surgery space

VIDEO: Norlase technology ‘disruptive’ in retina surgery space

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASRS annual meeting, Nassim Abreu-Arbaje, MD, discusses his positive experience using Norlase laser technology for retina surgery.

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August 04, 2023
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Home OCT allows for early personalized treatment

Home OCT allows for early personalized treatment

SEATTLE — Home OCT provides an unprecedented view of fluid recurrence and resolution patterns in individual patients, allowing for prompt, personalized treatment.

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August 03, 2023
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Baseline characteristics did not affect outcomes of PULSAR study

Baseline characteristics did not affect outcomes of PULSAR study

SEATTLE — The effects of aflibercept treatment in the three arms of the PULSAR study were not affected by baseline characteristics, according to four subgroup analyses presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.

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