Ophthalmology

On the HCPLive Ophthalmology page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into ophthalmic disease can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on eye disease research, treatment, and drug development.

Study Assesses Diagnostic Accuracy of OCTA for AMD-Related CNV

July 28, 2021

Article

OCTA can be used as a support technique to improve patient flow and reduce number of fluorescein angiography.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries May Help Manage Intraocular Pressure

July 19, 2021

Article

More randomized controlled trials are needed to assess their long-term effectiveness, safety, and effects on health-related quality of life.

BCAA Intake Not Associated with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Risk

July 15, 2021

Article

Metabolomic and preclinical studies have indicated that branched-chain amino acids may protect against neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers Test 5G-Based Technology for Diabetic Retinopathy Care

July 13, 2021

Article

Retinal laser photocoagulation may be performed by a specialist from a distance using telemedicine platforms.

Anti-VEGFs May Not Impair, Improve Macular Perfusion in DME

July 09, 2021

Article

According to 3x3 mm and 6x6 mm OCTA scans, there were no significant changes in mean macular intercapillary area measures for all tested regions.

Reviewing Leber's Congenital Amaurosis with Stephen Russell, MD

July 05, 2021

Article

An expert ophthalmologist offers lessons and insights into the rare genetic eye disorder.

Glaucoma Utility Instrument May Help Identify Cost-Effective Interventions

July 02, 2021

Article

Currently, there are no glaucoma-specific instruments that estimate utilities across the spectrum of glaucoma severity.

SGLT2 Inhibitors Increase Risk of Retinal Vein Occlusion

June 27, 2021

Article

Researchers found a significant interaction between SGLT2 inhibitors based on age and eGFR.

Faricimab Associated with Extended Dosing Intervals, Visual Acuity Gains in DME

June 25, 2021

Article

Data presented at ADA 2021 supports the noninferiority of faricimab to aflibercept.

The Rare Disease Report Podcast: Leber's Congenital Amaurosis

June 24, 2021

Podcast

Stephen Russell, MD, talks about promising new data that has the potential to provide a breakthrough for treating the most common mutation of the rare genetic eye disease.