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Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Innovative Therapies for Sight Revival
Multimodal imaging is key for the early detection and monitoring of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Optical coherence tomography has recently been recommended by an international consensus to be the primary imaging method for the detection of atrophy in eyes. Once diagnosed, timely therapeutic intervention should be initiated with recently FDA-approved therapies that target components of the complement cascade. When optimally integrated into persona... |
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nAMD and DME: Novel Treatment Plans to Prioritize Real-World Visual Improvements
Frequent intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies can significantly improve visual and anatomical outcomes for many patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). However, the requisite high number of treatments often leads to less-than-ideal results compared to outcomes reported in major clinical trials, largely due to the demanding treatment schedule. Adopting tailored treatment plans, along with ... |
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Nutraceuticals for Dry Eye: Dispelling the Dogma and Embracing the Data
Dry eye disease is a common yet frequently overlooked condition that significantly affects quality of life. Despite an estimated global prevalence of up to 50%, DED is often underdiagnosed and inadequately managed. To limit the burden of DED, it is crucial for clinicians to be adept at recognizing risk factors and making accurate diagnoses. In addition, as treatment options expand to include clinically proven nutraceuticals, it is imperative that clinicians stay abreast of the latest clinical ... |
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The Retina Radar With Dr. Arshad Khanani on DR, GA, New Mechanisms, and Noninvasive Treatments
Retinal diseases are a leading cause of global vision impairment, driven by an increasing prevalence and the need for more effective treatment. Although clinical trials have shown promising results for various therapies, real-world application often yields less impressive outcomes due to factors like under-treatment and patient non-adherence. New and emerging therapies, particularly for conditions like diabetic macular edema (DME), diabetic retinopathy, and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to... |