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May 07, 2021
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Port Delivery System offers new paradigm for longer-acting retinal therapies

The Port Delivery System continuously and reproducibly delivers ranibizumab over a period of at least 6 months, as shown in studies presented at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.

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April 29, 2021
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Glaucoma patients have higher risk, fear of falls

Patient education, intervention and appropriate referrals are important to consider in older adults with glaucoma, according to findings published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

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April 22, 2021
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Young patients with spina bifida at risk for ophthalmic complications

Young patients with spina bifida at risk for ophthalmic complications

Young patients with spina bifida present with ophthalmic complications at a high rate, according to a poster presented at the virtual American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus annual meeting.

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April 02, 2021
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Eylea reduces chance of vision-threatening complications in Protocol W

Eylea reduces chance of vision-threatening complications in Protocol W

Two-year results of an ongoing study show that intravitreal aflibercept injections in eyes with baseline moderate to severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy significantly decrease the chance to develop vision-threatening complications.

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March 29, 2021
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Central visual field defects in patients with glaucoma associated with poor stereoacuity

Central visual field defects in patients with glaucoma associated with poor stereoacuity

Glaucomatous central visual field defects may be associated with poor stereoacuity in patients experiencing non-severe visual field loss due to glaucoma, according to a study presented at the virtual Wills Eye Conference.

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March 25, 2021
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Phase 2 trial of Brimochol to treat presbyopia underway

The first patients have been dosed in a phase 2 clinical trial investigating Brimochol for the treatment of presbyopia, according to a press release from Visus Therapeutics.

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March 16, 2021
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FDA accepts IND for presbyopia drop

The FDA has accepted an investigational new drug application for Brimochol, according to a press release from Visus Therapeutics.

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February 25, 2021
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Study shows comparative outcomes of toric, non-toric versions of AcrySof IQ PanOptix IOL

Study shows comparative outcomes of toric, non-toric versions of AcrySof IQ PanOptix IOL

A prospective comparative case series of 50 patients implanted bilaterally with either the toric or non-toric version of the AcrySof IQ PanOptix aspheric quadrifocal IOL from Alcon showed comparable outcomes.

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February 15, 2021
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Visual, physical difficulties may increase in patients with late AMD

Adults with late age-related macular degeneration may experience greater visual and physical difficulties compared with adults without AMD, according to study results published in Translational Vision Science and Technology.

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February 04, 2021
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Keen dynamic vision can enhance first responders' performance

Keen dynamic vision can enhance first responders' performance

Static and dynamic visual acuity go hand in hand when it comes to successfully carrying out everyday activities. No matter the occupation, we need both good eyesight — visual acuity — and good vision — the ability to process what is seen — to get the job done effectively.

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