Vision Disorder

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Clene Inc. announced proof-of-concept evidence of potential neuroprotective effects of CNM-Au8, an oral therapeutic for patients with stable relapsing-remitting MS.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association of Certified Orthoptists develop pediatric vision screening recommendations.

The Champalimaud Foundation has recognized Gerrit Melles, MD, PhD, and Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, with its 2022 Vision Award for their research and treatment of corneal diseases, according to a press release.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has co-authored a policy statement to provide guidance to pediatricians on vision disorders after concussions in children, according to a press release.

Calvin Roberts, MD, is stepping down as senior vice president and chief medical officer of eye care at Bausch Health Companies to take over as president and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, effective April 1.

The rate of visual field loss in patients with glaucoma appears to occur faster in those with uveitis compared to those without, according to findings published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Convergence insufficiency, accommodative dysfunction and visual field loss are common sequelae of traumatic brain injury in the absence of eye injury, according to a recent meta-analysis.