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, discussed results of a post hoc analysis of the CANDELA study. Dr Fein described the primary and secondary endpoints and the potential clinical impact of the findings.
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…
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. It occurs when long-term high blood sugar damages retinal blood vessels, causing them…
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…
The video features an interview with Tien Y. Wong, MD, PhD, Tsinghua University, about a post-hoc analysis from the PULSAR randomized trial evaluating high-dose aflibercept (8 mg) in…
Starting diabetic macular edema treatment with bevacizumab and switching to aflibercept if needed offers nearly identical vision outcomes to aflibercept monotherapy, but at a far lower cost. A…
In this episode of RetinUp, hosts John Kitchens, MD, and Scott Krzywonos discuss the new CMS GLOBE Model, a Medicare Part B drug pricing demonstration project, and the…
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…
Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD, professor of ophthalmology, University Hospital of Bordeaux, explained findings of an analysis of the Phase 3 PULSAR trial designed to assess disease activity control. Dr…
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…
Intravitreal injections are a routine and highly effective treatment used to stabilize or restore vision in patients with diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions.…
