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May 13th 2024
At the end of ARVO 2024, Srinivas R. Sadda, MD, became the organization's president for the 2024-2025 year. He spoke to HCPLive about his expectations for the next year in eye care.
Research Shows Low Dose Atropine Links to Slowing Myopia Progression in Children
November 5th 2023Two studies presented at AAO demonstrate that low dose atropine is associated with slowing myopia progression, but another study finds that this is not true. Thus, there are mixed results on this relationship.
Study Indicates When Geographic Atrophy Will Reach Fovea
November 3rd 2023Without treatment, lesions > 500 µm away from the fovea will take anywhere from 3.07 years to 12.9 years to reach it. With pegcetacoplan treatment, the lesion will reach the fovea anywhere between 3.56 years – 15 years for monthly treatment and 3.47-14.6 years for treatment every other month.
Female Carriers of X-Linked Inherited Retinal Diseases Want Access to Gene Therapy
October 25th 2023Many carriers reported feelings of concern, anxiousness, and guilt for passing the X-linked inherited retinal disease to their children—and 78% of respondents in a new study believe that carriers should have access to gene therapy options.