Verkazia Approved for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
The approval was based on data from two randomized, multicenter, double-masked, vehicle-controlled trials that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Verkazia in patients with VKC.
Ophthalmic Disorders
Nonarteritic, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Study
Ischemic optic neuropathies are the most common acute optic nerve pathology in patients older than 50 years of age.
In Glaucoma Management, Less Is More
Arkadiy Yadgarov, MD, of Omni Eye Services of Atlanta, shows how new options in glaucoma management can help ophthalmology overcome patient noncompliance.
Several Topical Meds Can Lead to Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Previously unrecognized pathogenic mechanisms involving ocular contact dermatitis has driven new approaches to control the inflammatory process.
My Child Was Diagnosed With JIA, When Should We See an Eye Doctor?
Recent guidelines are designed to optimize uveitis screening protocols for pediatric patients.
Autonomous AI System Cleared for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
EyeArt is the first FDA-cleared AI technology for autonomous detection of more than mild diabetic retinopathy and vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy.
An Update on Artificial Intelligence for Detecting Diabetic Eye Disease: All Hype or the New Reality?
Deep learning has shown substantial promise to date in automated image analysis towards the accurate diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
Avaclyr Approved for the Treatment of Acute Herpetic Keratitis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avaclyr (acyclovir ophthalmic ointment; Fera Pharmaceuticals) 3% for the treatment of acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers) in patients with herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) virus.
First “Humanized” Mouse Model of Sjögren’s Syndrome Opens Door to Study Other Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers at The Ohio State University have announced the development of the first chimeric mouse model of Sjögren’s syndrome—giving scientists an unprecedented look at the progression of the debilitating “dry eye” disease.
New Findings Show Chronic High Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Glaucoma
Glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness in the world, is a condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up inside the eye. This excess pressure pushes back against blood trying to enter the eye, resulting in vision loss.
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