Mark R. Barakat, MD, founder and director of research, Retina Macula Institute of Arizona, discusses an analysis of the Phase 2/3 PHOTON trial. Dr Barakat explained that pre-dose intraocular pressure outcomes were comparable in eyes with diabetic macular edema that received intravitreal aflibercept 8 mg or 2 mg. He also noted that the 1-year data demonstrated tolerability of the higher dose.
Omar Krad, MD, shares his practical approach to cataract surgery in patients with wet macular degeneration. This case involves a diabetic, hyperopic patient with vision limited to counting…
Imran Ahmad, MD, outlines the diagnosis and management of diabetic macular edema, emphasizing screening gaps, socioeconomic barriers, and treatment options in developing countries. He reviews evidence-based protocols, the…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, affecting the central part of the retina called the macula. Alla Goldberg, MD, a…
In an interview conducted at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2023, Jordana Fein, MD, MS, Retina Group of Washington Fairfax, Virginia,…
Anti-VEGF injections are a common treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), aimed at preserving or even improving vision by stopping abnormal blood vessel growth under the macula.…
Deepak Sambhara, MD, Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, discusses results from a post hoc analysis of the Phase 2/3 PHOTON trial investigating the impact of central retinal thickness on…
Sean Adrean, MD, Retina Consultants of Orange County, describes results from a post hoc analysis of the Phase 2/3 PHOTON trial investigating the impact of baseline visual acuity…
Kenneth C. Fan, MD, MBA, Retinal Consultants of Texas, discusses how increased doses of aflibercept can be used to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic…
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, progressive eye disease marked by abnormal blood vessel growth beneath the retina. These fragile vessels can leak fluid or blood…
Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, joins Diane Bovenkamp, PhD, for a Macular Chat hosted by BrightFocus Foundation and ASRS to discuss the current landscape and future of wet age-related…
