Age-Related Macular Degeneration

PP-IRF Linked With Worse VA, Scars at 2 Years

By

Mary Stroka

Publish Date May 20, 2022

Researchers conducted a post hoc analysis of eyes undergoing pro re nata ranibizumab or bevacizumab treatment in the Comparison of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials.

AMD Types Linked With Higher Cholesterol Efflux Capacity

By

Naveed Saleh, MD, MS

Publish Date May 9, 2022

Small, medium, and large high density lipoproteins may play important roles in the pathogenesis of early age-related macular degeneration and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy a Risk Factor for AMD

By

Lauren Dembeck PhD

Publish Date March 17, 2022

Patients who develop CSC at an older age are particularly susceptible to developing the macular condition, according to a report.

No Association Linking Hyporeflective Cores, AMD Progression

By

Naveed Saleh, MD, MS

Publish Date January 20, 2022

Hyporeflective cores within drusen appear to be correlated with a higher rate of progression to late AMD, but this finding loses statistical significance when adjusted for known risks.

Yoke Prisms May Restore Visual Acuity in Low Vision AMD

By

Erin Boyle

Publish Date November 30, 2021

The lenses effectively redirect images toward peripheral identifiable preferred retinal location.

Rod Intercept Time Longer in Patients with Early/Intermediate AMD

By

Carlene Majorino

Publish Date November 5, 2021

The study found a significant correlation between rod intercept time and saccade duration in the AMD group.

Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Diuretics May Elevate Risk of Geographic Atrophy Progression

By

Mary Stroka

Publish Date October 7, 2021

Researchers identify associations between geographic atrophy growth rate and diuretic or cholesterol-lowering medications.

Ophthalmic Conditions Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

Publish Date September 29, 2021

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetes-related eye disease (DRED), and cataract are associated with an increased risk for incident dementia.

Faricimab Gets Priority Review for Wet AMD, Diabetic Macular Edema

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date September 17, 2021

The BLA submission is based on positive results across four phase 3 studies in wet AMD and DME.

Know When A Retinal Condition Requires Referral

By

Erin Boyle

Publish Date September 17, 2021

Optometrists can manage some retinal conditions in their own offices, but others are urgent and will require a specialist referral.

Keep Up With Evolving Trends in Retina

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date September 17, 2021

The course provides co-manageing optometrists a review the pathophysiology, imaging technqiues, and treatment strategies of retinal disease.

Course: Diagnose and Monitor AMD Using OCT

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Julie Rodman, OD, guides optometrists through the clinical applications of OCT and OCT-A for patients with AMD.

Course Guides ODs Through OCT Presentations

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Julie Rodman, OD, shows how to interpret images to understand a patient’s disease.