Identify pathologies, vision loss source before cataract surgery WASHINGTON — When preparing for cataract surgery in patients with retinal pathologies, ophthalmologists must be sure to set reasonable expectations and modify the surgical plan accordingly, according to a presenter. At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Jessica Ciralsky, MD, said that the first and most important step in managing these patients is to identify the cause of the vision loss. “Is it the cataract? Is it the retina? Is it both? Sometimes this is really difficult to know,” she said. “And so, I think setting reasonable expectations is so important for

Ophthopedia Update: Identify pathologies, vision loss source before cataract surgery: WASHINGTON — When preparing for cataract surgery in patients with retinal pathologies, ophthalmologists must be sure to set reasonable expectations and modify the surgical plan… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Alcon launches Clareon TruPlus IOLs in US WASHINGTON — Alcon launched its Clareon TruPlus enhanced monofocal and toric IOLs in the U.S., according to a press release. The lens offers improved distance vision and depth of focus by boosting light energy via Alcon’s Opti-Balance technology, the release said. “It gives excellent distance vision but also gives more functionality. You sit down at the computer, and you can still see your computer. As you’re cooking your dinner, you can see what’s in the pan,” Mark Lobanoff, MD, told Healio at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting. “That extra boost of vision is

Ophthopedia Update: Alcon launches Clareon TruPlus IOLs in US: WASHINGTON — Alcon launched its Clareon TruPlus enhanced monofocal and toric IOLs in the U.S., according to a press release.
The lens offers improved distance vision and depth of focus by boosting light… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Re: Zhang et al.: Rates of endophthalmitis in prefilled versus nonprefilled syringes for intravitreal injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (Ophthalmology Retina. 2026;10:165-175) We read the systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhang et al1 which compared endophthalmitis rates between prefilled syringes (PFS) and glass vial preparations (GVP) for intravitreal injection and commend the authors for addressing an important topic in clinical retinal practice. However, we also have several methodological concerns and believe the clinical interpretation of their findings warrants further discussion.

Ophthopedia Update: Re: Zhang et al.: Rates of endophthalmitis in prefilled versus nonprefilled syringes for intravitreal injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (Ophthalmology Retina. 2026;10:165-175): We read the systematic review and… #Ophthalmology #Retina #Ophthotwitter

Best CTAK candidates have worse visual acuity, central cones WASHINGTON — The best candidates for corneal tissue addition keratoplasty fit certain topographical and visual criteria, according to a speaker at Cornea Day at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting. Steven Greenstein, MD, of the Cornea & Laser Eye Institute, said surgeons initially performed corneal tissue addition keratoplasty (CTAK, CorneaGen) as a lamellar procedure, but it has transformed into a more personalized procedure. “We moved to a more visual-sparing technique,” he said. “Originally, we were putting full circumferential inlays into the cornea and

Ophthopedia Update: Best CTAK candidates have worse visual acuity, central cones: WASHINGTON — The best candidates for corneal tissue addition keratoplasty fit certain topographical and visual criteria, according to a speaker at Cornea Day at the American Society of… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Altitude-Specific IOP Risks After Vitrectomy with Gas Tamponade: Modeling and Travel Guidance based on calculated elevation profiles To develop a globally applicable, theoretical mathematical construct for predicting altitude-related intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with intraocular gas tamponade, enabling personalized travel risk assessment through route-specific elevation profiling and bedside computational tools.

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Researchers are developing a portable #AI powered scanning slit-light device, designed to make 👁️ ophthalmic care more accessible, so #EyeHealth can be assessed any place, and any time. #Ophthalmology http://dlvr.it/TRzXLn

Eye Love Rock N’ Roll event addresses corneal blindness WASHINGTON — The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is dedicated to treating patients with severe ocular surface disease with stem cell deficiency. According to Edward J. Holland, MD, the foundation’s cofounder, less than 1% of patients diagnosed with the condition receive treatment, making it one of the largest areas of unmet need in ophthalmology. To address this gap, the foundation created a treatment protocol: The Cincinnati Protocol. {{VIDEO}} “We’ve shown that we have very safe treatment options with ocular surface stem cell transplantation and systemic image suppression,” he told

Ophthopedia Update: Eye Love Rock N’ Roll event addresses corneal blindness: WASHINGTON — The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is dedicated to treating patients with severe ocular surface disease with stem cell deficiency.
According to Edward J. Holland, MD,… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Incidence and risk factors of full-thickness macular hole in fellow eyes To estimate the incidence of full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) bilateralization, identify risk factors for development in the fellow eye, and compare surgical outcomes between first and second eyes.

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Consider cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma more often WASHINGTON— Cyclophotocoagulation, a safe and effective procedure, should be considered by ophthalmologists more often for patients with glaucoma, according to a presenter. At Glaucoma Day during the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Jonathan Eisengart, MD, said that, while cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) has traditionally been reserved for eyes with low vision, pain from elevated IOP, or those that have previously underwent failed outflow procedures, trabeculectomy and tube shunts may not necessarily be safer options. “I certainly don't need to remind you of the various

Ophthopedia Update: Consider cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma more often: WASHINGTON— Cyclophotocoagulation, a safe and effective procedure, should be considered by ophthalmologists more often for patients with glaucoma, according to a presenter.
At Glaucoma Day… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

U01.01.108 Sorbitol A high-yield review of U01.01.108 Sorbitol. Discover the biochemical mechanism behind diabetic cataracts, retinopathy, and neuropathy. Learn which tissues can safely clear sorbitol and which are "trapped" and prone to osmotic swelling.

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Assessing Retinal Non-Perfusion with Ultra-Widefield OCT-A: Correlations with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Peripheral Lesions To compare non perfusion area (NPA) and the ischemic index (ISI) between two fields of view using ultra-widefield optical coherence tomography angiography (UWF-OCTA) and evaluate their correlation with diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity and predominantly peripheral lesions (PPL).

Ophthopedia Update: Assessing Retinal Non-Perfusion with Ultra-Widefield OCT-A: Correlations with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Peripheral Lesions: To compare non perfusion area (NPA) and the ischemic index (ISI) between two fields of view using… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm

FDA approves Vabysmo label update for macular edema due to RVO Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates. The FDA approved an updated label for Vabysmo for the treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion beyond 6 months, according to a Genentech press release. Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) is a bispecific antibody that inhibits angiopoietin-1 and VEGF-A. It is also approved for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. It was approved for macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) in 2023, and the label update allows patients to continue using it

Ophthopedia Update: FDA approves Vabysmo label update for macular edema due to RVO: Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.
The FDA approved an updated label for Vabysmo for the treatment of macular edema following retinal… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

B&L gets FDA clearance for Bi-Blade+ Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates. Bausch + Lomb obtained 510(k) FDA clearance for its Bi-Blade+ advanced dual-port vitrectomy cutter and Adaptive Fluidics update for the Stellaris Elite system, according to a company press release. The Bi-Blade+ allows for more efficient vitreous removal by increasing flow rate and reduces cutter vibration compared with the company’s previous device, Bi-Blade. The update to Adaptive Fluidics automatically infuses fluid into the eye during surgery by responding to surgeon vacuum commands, according to the

Ophthopedia Update: B&L gets FDA clearance for Bi-Blade+: Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.
Bausch + Lomb obtained 510(k) FDA clearance for its Bi-Blade+ advanced dual-port vitrectomy cutter and Adaptive Fluidics update… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Millions of Medicaid beneficiaries may lose coverage If Medicaid work requirements enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expanded nationwide, about half of adult beneficiaries could lose their coverage, according to experts. Because of the law, signed by President Donald J. Trump in July 2025, federal support for Medicaid will be cut by $930 billion over the next decade. Plus, for the first time in the program’s nearly 60-year history, certain able-bodied adults aged 19 years to 64 years will be required to work, participate in job training, volunteer or enroll in school at least 80 hours a month to maintain their Medicaid

Ophthopedia Update: Millions of Medicaid beneficiaries may lose coverage: If Medicaid work requirements enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expanded nationwide, about half of adult beneficiaries could lose their coverage, according to experts.
Because of the… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Donor Factors May Correlate With Cell Damage in Internationally Transported Corneas Factors including donor age, race or ethnicity, and cause of death could be associated with damage risk in donated corneas transported outside of the United States.

Ophthopedia Update: Donor Factors May Correlate With Cell Damage in Internationally Transported Corneas: Factors including donor age, race or ethnicity, and cause of death could be associated with damage risk in donated corneas transported outside of the United States. #Ophthalmology #News

VIDEO: Combination of factors may play role in development, progression of GA In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, discusses research concerning the development and progression of geographic atrophy. “The hypothesis is ... maybe all geographic atrophy isn’t the same, and maybe different combinations of oxidative risk factors or complement inhibition may play different roles in the lifetime of geographic atrophy progression,” according to Garg, of the retina service at Wills Eye Hospital. Further research into this idea could improve personalized treatment of geographic atrophy, Garg said.

Ophthopedia Update: VIDEO: Combination of factors may play role in development, progression of GA: In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, discusses research concerning the development and progression of geographic atrophy.
“The… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

VIDEO: Healthy lifestyle choices may counteract genetic risk for advanced AMD In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, discusses the impact of lifestyle changes on the development of geographic atrophy in people with high genetic risk. “Even if a person is genetically susceptible to developing AMD, you can reduce your risk of developing advanced AMD by about 55% to 60% by lifestyle modifications,” Garg, of the retina service at Wills Eye Hospital, said. These modifications include changes to diet and smoking habits, according to Garg.

Ophthopedia Update: VIDEO: Healthy lifestyle choices may counteract genetic risk for advanced AMD: In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, discusses the impact of lifestyle changes on the development of geographic atrophy in… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

VIDEO: 5-year pegcetacoplan data focus on fellow eyes In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, of the retina service at Wills Eye Hospital, discusses 5-year fellow eye data on pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy. “We found that if you use sham or projected sham, treatment with pegcetacoplan (Apellis) reduces disease progression by about 25% in the all-comer group,” Garg said. “That was even more significant if you look at patients who had baseline nonsubfoveal atrophy.” In addition, the fellow eye “almost mirrored sham precisely,” confirming that “two eyes and

Ophthopedia Update: VIDEO: 5-year pegcetacoplan data focus on fellow eyes: In this video from the Macula Society meeting, Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, of the retina service at Wills Eye Hospital, discusses 5-year fellow eye data on pegcetacoplan for geographic… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Foldable capsular buckle as a viable intervention for retinal detachment in late pregnancy A 28-year-old female patient who was 36 weeks pregnant reported experiencing floaters. Fundus examination revealed a horseshoe tear at 10 o’clock position, a resultant retinal detachment extending through 2 clock hours and macular unaffected. Typically, scleral buckle is suggested but the surgical procedure - pulling of the rectus muscle - may increase the oculo-cardiac reflex as well as intraoperative and postoperative pain1. Thus, for this late pregnancy female, we implant a foldable capsular buckle (VESBER, Guangzhou, China)2.

Ophthopedia Update: Foldable capsular buckle as a viable intervention for retinal detachment in late pregnancy: A 28-year-old female patient who was 36 weeks pregnant reported experiencing floaters. Fundus examination revealed a horseshoe tear at 10 o’clock… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm

Iantrek introduces AlloSpan Canal bio-interventional platform Iantrek announced controlled early clinical adoption of the AlloSpan Canal at select U.S. sites. The canal-based restoration platform combines a trabecular meshwork-sparing, nitinol-guided canaloplasty with the placement of a scleral bio-implant, which reinforces the structure of the canal in patients with glaucoma, according to a press release. {{VIDEO}} Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, founder of Iantrek, will feature the AlloSpan Canal technology during the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting in Washington. Iantrek will use

Ophthopedia Update: Iantrek introduces AlloSpan Canal bio-interventional platform: Iantrek announced controlled early clinical adoption of the AlloSpan Canal at select U.S. sites.
The canal-based restoration platform combines a trabecular meshwork-sparing,… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

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Histomorphology of an Ocular Surface Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ A 78-year-old woman was referred for a lesion of the left eye. (A) Slit-lamp photography showed a limbal mass exhibiting leukoplakia and a papillary growth pattern, with sessile extension onto the cornea. (B) Concurrent, indirect illumination utilizing the sclerotic scatter technique better demonstrated its organization and the central “hairpin” vessels within each papilla. (C) Excisional biopsy revealed complex papillary proliferation of squamous epithelium; cellular crowding was visible. (D) Higher-power magnification showed atypical cells, with hyperchromatic and enlarged nuclei throughout the entire thickness of the epithelium.

Ophthopedia Update: Histomorphology of an Ocular Surface Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ: A 78-year-old woman was referred for a lesion of the left eye. (A) Slit-lamp photography showed a limbal mass exhibiting leukoplakia and a papillary growth pattern, with… #Ophthalmology #ophthotwitter #eyecare

Viatris Leads the Way with New Ophthalmic Data Presentations at ASCRS 2026 Viatris will showcase important ophthalmology data at the ASCRS Annual Meeting, including landmark studies on treatments for presbyopia and vision impairments.

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Reply to Comment on: Impact of Phacoemulsification on Vitreomacular Traction Release and Complications We thank Drs. Çağlar and Güven for their interest in our article and thoughtful comments on the clinical implications of the results.1,2 Our study evaluated the clinical assumption that phacoemulsification impacts vitreomacular traction (VMT) release. We found that the evidence instead suggested that intrinsic patient factors, such as younger age and smaller adhesion diameter, were predictors of VMT release, while patients who self-identified as Black were less likely to experience spontaneous resolution than patients who identified as White.

Ophthopedia Update: Reply to Comment on: Impact of Phacoemulsification on Vitreomacular Traction Release and Complications: We thank Drs. Çağlar and Güven for their interest in our article and thoughtful comments on the clinical implications of the… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm

Reply We thank the correspondent for their thoughtful engagement with our systematic review and meta-analysis on the rate of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections using prefilled syringes (PFS) versus glass vial preparations.

Ophthopedia Update: Reply: We thank the correspondent for their thoughtful engagement with our systematic review and meta-analysis on the rate of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections using prefilled syringes (PFS) versus glass vial preparations. #Ophthalmology #Retina #Ophthotwitter

Psychological Burden and Interventional Outcomes in Symptomatic Vitreous Opacities: A Systematic Review : Depression and anxiety are common in chronic eye diseases, and the psychological implications of symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) remain underexplored. This systematic review synthesized current evidence on the psychological burden of SVOs and the extent to which interventions confer psychological benefit.

Ophthopedia Update: Psychological Burden and Interventional Outcomes in Symptomatic Vitreous Opacities: A Systematic Review: : Depression and anxiety are common in chronic eye diseases, and the psychological implications of symptomatic vitreous opacities… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm

When aiming for FDA approval, “fight” when you are right WASHINGTON — When navigating the FDA approval process, ophthalmologists must be ready to “fight” on behalf of their findings, according to a speaker at SightLine. John P. Berdahl, MD, of Vance Thompson Vision told Healio that finding success with the FDA as a physician-entrepreneur requires a “clear, consistent and crystallized agreement on what the study is, and what the endpoints are.” {{VIDEO}} Berdahl also highlighted that it is the ophthalmologist’s responsibility to bring high quality data to the table. However, they must also be ready to advocate for the significance of their findings.

Ophthopedia Update: When aiming for FDA approval, “fight” when you are right: WASHINGTON — When navigating the FDA approval process, ophthalmologists must be ready to “fight” on behalf of their findings, according to a speaker at SightLine.
John P. Berdahl, MD, of… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

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The global ocular drug delivery system market—~USD 16–21 billion today—is growing at 6–9% CAGR, led by implants, sustained‑release, and injectables.

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Surgeons, admin and industry collaborate for success in eye care WASHINGTON— Financial success for every branch of ophthalmology requires all three pillars of the specialty to work collaboratively to find practical solutions, according to a speaker at SightLine. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery executive director Steve Speares identified the three major stakeholders in ophthalmology as surgeons, administrators and industry partners. He presented the results of a survey conducted to help tie together the unique needs of all three pillars. “They're going to have different interests,” Speares said. “We have to be comfortable with having that

Ophthopedia Update: Surgeons, admin and industry collaborate for success in eye care: WASHINGTON— Financial success for every branch of ophthalmology requires all three pillars of the specialty to work collaboratively to find practical solutions, according to a speaker… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Blepharoplasty With Excision of Additional Tissue Is More Involved, But May Improve Patient Satisfaction Adding limited orbicularis muscle and fat excision to upper blepharoplasty can be safely considered in selected patients, particularly those prioritizing aesthetic satisfaction.

Ophthopedia Update: Blepharoplasty With Excision of Additional Tissue Is More Involved, But May Improve Patient Satisfaction: Adding limited orbicularis muscle and fat excision to upper blepharoplasty can be safely considered in selected patients, particularly those… #Ophthalmology #News