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Week in review: Orphan status, Demodex drug, embedded eyelash

This week, the FDA awards orphan drug designation to a nonviral gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, a novel eye drop for Demodex blepharitis shines in phase 2 trials and an eyelash embedded in the retina causes ocular inflammation. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 9 2020
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iStent outcomes tied to initial implant position

This prospective study used in vivo anterior segment OCT imaging to assess the relationship between iStent positioning, iridocorneal angle structures and surgical outcomes. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 8 2020
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Photovoltaic retinal implant shows early promise for geographic atrophy

This prospective, first-in-human clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of a wireless photovoltaic retinal implant (PRIMA) in patients with geographic atrophy. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 7 2020
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Very early endoscopic DCR shows encouraging outcomes in suppurative dacryocystitis

Researchers detail the outcomes of very early endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in patients with acute dacryocystitis and abscess formation. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 6 2020
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Protocol T extension study details 5-year outcomes after anti-VEGF for DME

This study assessed 5-year outcomes in eyes initially treated with anti-VEGF therapy for central-involved diabetic macular edema (DME) during a 2-year study. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 5 2020
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Week in review: Gene therapy, presbyopia drops, lazy eye

This week, a gene therapy for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy gains orphan drug designation, a novel eye drop for presbyopia is cleared for phase 2 trials and a common antidepressant shows early promise for amblyopia. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 2 2020
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Wearing eyeglasses daily linked to lower susceptibility to COVID-19

In this study, investigators examined the association between daily wearing of eyeglasses and susceptibility to COVID-19. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 1 2020
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Coxsackievirus may be tied to acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy

This was a retrospective, single-center case series of 7 patients diagnosed with acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 30 2020
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Preservative-free antihistamine drops gain FDA clearance

The FDA has approved the first preservative-free, over-the-counter antihistamine drops for allergic conjunctivitis. Source: AAO

Posted on: Sep 29 2020
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Breath shields offer variable protection

This experimental study is the first to test the efficacy of slit-lamp breath shields in preventing droplet spray from a simulated sneeze. Source: AAO