AMD
Study Links Digestive Health to AMD
Dysbiosis—adverse changes to the microorganisms of the GI tract—may trigger inflammatory processes that extend to the eye, researchers suggest.
09/22/2023
Antibiotic Use Frequency and Duration Linked to AMD Diagnosis
Exposure to aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones was associated with new-onset cases. Could the gut microbiota play a role in disease pathogenesis?
09/21/2023
UV Radiation Linked with Early AMD Onset
However, the researchers were unable to document a dose response based on lifetime exposure.
09/19/2023
AMD Genetic Profile Predictive of Early GA Enlargement
ARMS2/HTRA1 is an important risk factor for identifying eyes likely to experience fast lesion progression.
09/19/2023
The Wild and Woolly World of Anti-VEGF in 2023
A once-simple treatment protocol has gotten more sophisticated—and complicated—by novel drug compounds, varied dosing regimens and sustained-release delivery methods. Here’s the current state of affairs.
09/15/2023
Subretinal Drusenoid Deposits May be Hereditary
Although relatives of patients may also be at risk of development, the strongest predictor of changes in a recent study was older age.
09/11/2023
Large Area, Fast Growth Risk Factors for MNV Exudative Progression in AMD
Studies show OCT-A helps detect and characterize lesions, which may aid earlier diagnosis and monitoring.
09/05/2023
Study Identifies Nine New AMD Risk Loci
A total of 63 were detected, in addition to the well-established CFH and ARMS2 loci, which researchers found don't have as much prediction accuracy as prior reports have concluded.
08/30/2023
AMD Prevalence High in Asian-Americans Age 40 to 60
Study shows this in Asian Medicare beneficiaries, including females between the ages of 40 and 64 with a history of diabetes or hypertension.
08/25/2023
Avoid Misdiagnosing Late-Onset Stargardt’s Disease for AMD
The use of multimodal imaging can distinguish between these two conditions.
08/24/2023
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September 22-24, 2023
September 27, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Canaletto, Las Vegas, NV
Presenters: Derek Cunningham, OD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Presentation: 7:00 PM PT
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
October 3, 2023
Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
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Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, and Jennifer Loh, MD
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