The EURETINA 2024 Congress, held in Barcelona from September 19-22, brought together leading experts in ophthalmology to share the latest research and innovative treatments for retinal diseases. Among the highlights were several late-breaking abstracts that showcased promising advances in therapeutics for conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These studies not only demonstrated the efficacy and safety of novel treatment options but also addressed critical unmet needs in reducing patient burden and improving long-term outcomes.
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, held this year in San Diego, has once again showcased the latest and most exciting advancements in the field of ophthalmology. Bringing together top experts, researchers and practitioners, this year's meeting was a hub of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Among the many insightful presentations and cutting-edge technologies, a few developments stood out as particularly noteworthy. In this article, we highlight some of the most exciting breakthroughs from ASCRS 2024 that could shape the future of eye care.
In our latest episode, we explore the pioneering work of Guy Kezirian, MD, a world-renowned visionary in ophthalmology and refractive surgery. Through fellow refractive surgeon Dr. Jennifer Loh, we learn how Dr. Kizerian’s mindset and innovations revolutionized the field and how his unique blend of medical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit has led to breakthroughs beyond the operating room.
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) is gearing up for its 42nd Congress, scheduled to take place from September 6-10, 2024, at the Fira de Barcelona in Spain. This prestigious event promises to be a hub of innovation and knowledge-sharing in ophthalmology.
The Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2022 meeting was held in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, from January 15 to 21. Meeting attendees were updated on the latest developments in ophthalmology, with the expert faculty covering a broad range of topics, including recommendations for best practice. ...
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Watch this two-part activity discussing the latest developments in the clinical management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), filmed following the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) 2020 Virtual Congress Part 1: Watch internationally renowned expert Prof. Anat Loewenstein review the key data on nAMD from the congress Watch Now Part 2: Choose from leading experts who discuss what the data means for global and regional practice Select An Interview
Presbyopia correction is like the city that never sleeps; there is always something new on the horizon, yet currently available techniques have proven their capability to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Since the introduction of trifocal intraocular lenses (...
“It is difficult to evaluate what did not happen.” – Academician, LV Gromashevsky The COVID-19 pandemic may be considered the first global health catastrophe in the past 100 years, since it has affected not only economic, political and medical paradigms, but also ...
I work in a semi-rural practice in South-West Scotland, in one of three practices based in a purpose-built medical centre. As with most NHS general practices we are furnished with relatively outdated computer hardware and old software. Our practice, however, ...
EVICR.net is a network of European Ophthalmological Clinical Research Centres, dedicated to performing multinational clinical research in ophthalmology with the highest standards of quality, following European regulations for clinical research and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (...
The next interviewee in our The Ophthalmologist Power List 2020 series is leading international cataract surgeon John Berdahl. He shares his motivations, the most rewarding part of his career, and his thoughts on developments in ophthalmology in 2020–2021. Q: What motivated ...
Continuing our The Ophthalmologist Power List 2020 series, Editorial Board member Professor Anat Loewenstein of Tel Aviv University, Israel, shares her motivations, career highlights and her predictions for developments in ophthalmology over the coming year. Q: What motivated you to ...
Our The Ophthalmologist Power List 2020 series continues with an interview with Abhay Raghukant Vasavada, founder and director of Raghudeep Eye Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, India. In this interview, he speaks about ...
Keywords: glaucoma, Keep Sight, blindness Disclosure: Sandeep Buttan is Global Technical Lead eye health Asia at Sightsavers. Acknowledgment: Medical writing assistance was provided by Katrina Mountfort of Touch Medical Media, and supported by Touch Medical Media. Access: This article is ...
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