July 01, 2025

Retinal Thickness Patterns Linked to ALS Risk

In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

Conexiant

June 27, 2025

Also in the News…

The Ophthalmologist brings you the top news stories and studies of the week

The Ophthalmologist

June 26, 2025

Opus Genetics VEGA-3 Phase 3 Trial Meets Primary Endpoint for Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% for Presbyopia

27.2% of participants treated with phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% achieved at least a 15-letter improvement in binocular DCNVA, with less than a 5-letter loss in binocular BCDVA at 12 hours postdose on Day 8, compared with 11.5% of patients on placebo (P < .001).

Ophthalmology Management

June 26, 2025

Ikervis^®: Trusting the Evidence

How the management of inflammation in dry eye disease (DED) patients in Europe has evolved since the launch of Ikervis®

The Ophthalmologist

June 26, 2025

EYLEA 8 mg: Shaping the Future of Your Clinical Practice

Dr. Patricia Udaondo of La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain, explains how EYLEA 8 mg is transforming her clinical workflow

The Ophthalmologist

June 24, 2025

The Power (and Profit) of Listening

Actively listening to your pre-surgery patients’ worries can lead to better premium conversion rates and pay dividends in the long term

The Ophthalmologist

June 24, 2025

Game-Based Therapy Matches Eye Patching Results

A randomized trial found that a gamified binocular therapy was as effective as patching in treating amblyopia in children, with faster early improvement and better adherence.

Conexiant

June 20, 2025

Updates in Uveitis Guidance

New review provides an overview of classification, diagnostics, and treatments

Ophthalmology Management

June 20, 2025

Foundation Fighting Blindness Submits Testimony to Congress for NEI Funding

The testimony urged US Senate subcommittee to deliver strong, sustained funding for the NEI and maintain the NEI’s status as an independent NIH institute in the FY2026 appropriations cycle.

Optometric Management