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Gene therapy for wet AMD wins fast track designation

The FDA awarded fast track designation to a single-administration, intravitreal gene therapy for wet AMD, according to a press release by Adverum Biotechnologies. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 24 2018
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Ranibizumab and aflibercept account for approximately 12% of the annual Medicare Part B drug budget

This observational study estimated annual Medicare Part B spending on 2 anti-VEGF drugs. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 21 2018
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Silicone Ahmed valve performs well in children with refractory glaucoma

This study reports the outcomes of silicone Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in the management of refractory pediatric glaucoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 20 2018
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Week in review: Star struck, gene fix, Cypass aftermath

This week, the ASCRS assesses implications of the Cypass microstent withdrawal, Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin describes his corneal ulcer diagnosis and an experimental gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa begins trials in the United States. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 20 2018
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FDA approves first preservative-free formulation of latanoprost

Regulatory officials have approved Xelpros 0.005%, a first-line treatment for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension that lacks the preservative benzalkonium chloride. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 19 2018
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Regraft survival varies based on indication, surgery type

In this retrospective analysis, the authors examined corneal transplant survival rates based on patients’ primary corneal diagnosis and type of regraft surgery. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 19 2018
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Emergency visits for pediatric ocular injuries on decline

In this retrospective study, researchers characterized the pediatric acute ocular injuries reported to emergency departments in the United States. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 18 2018
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Adenovirus D keratoconjunctivitis patients have more severe signs, symptoms

This large multinational retrospective analysis examined host and pathogen factors that were predictive of keratoconjunctivitis outcomes. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 17 2018
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Week in review: Malaria makeover, multipurpose tool, stem cell salve

This week, a malaria drug finds new purpose as a treatment for retinal neovascularization, a new tool stimulates and monitors retinal neuron activity and human stem cells soothe chemical eye burns. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 14 2018
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Gene expression profiling accurately predicts uveal melanoma metastasis

In this retrospective study, researchers compared the prognostic accuracy of gene expression profiling with tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging for uveal melanoma. Source: AAO