Cornea and External Disease
Latest news on corneal and external eye disorders, including infectious, inflammatory, and degenerative conditions. Coverage spans diagnostics, medical and surgical management, and emerging therapies.
Phase 3 trial of cenegermin-bkbj for PCED enrolls first US patient
The first patient in the United States has been dosed in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating cenegermin-bkbj ophthalmic solution for the...
Cornea specialists identify key clinical signs linked to microbial keratitis subtypes
United States cornea specialists identified a limited set of clinical features they believe reliably distinguish microbial keratitis (MK) organism groups, according to...
Preventing complications of superficial keratectomy
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Konan Medical introduces CellChek20, the next generation specular microscope
Konan Medical (Japan) and Konan Medical USA, Inc., global leaders in innovative diagnostic devices for the ophthalmic industry today announced the launch of the newest endothelial imaging system: CellChek 20....
FDA approves treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved satralizumab-mwge (Enspryng; Genentech) for adults with anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare autoimmune disorder of the central... ...
Switching to infliximab biosimilar may lead to more ocular flares in for non-infectious uveitis
Switching from infliximab to a biosimilar infliximab-abda for non-infectious uveitis may lead to more ocular flares, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. In this retrospective...
New software for the CATALYS Precision Laser System get FDA clearance
New software for the CATALYS Precision Laser System (Johnson & Johnson Vision) that provides advanced astigmatism management has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance, according to a press... ...
Comprehensive clinical algorithm for the assessment of microbial keratitis reduces complications
A clinical algorithm for the assessment and treatment of microbial keratitis (MK) reduced vision-threatening complications, according to a study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. These patients are often considered...
Study explores possible link between keratoconus and autism
In this case report, a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is suspected to have developed progressive keratoconus (KC) after standard corneal cross-linking (CXL) due to abnormal eye rubbing, which is... ...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Demonstrates Long-term Reduction of Ocular Pain
Use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can significantly reduce subjective pain intensity, according to a poster presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) virtual...
Longer-Term Data Reinforce Safety of Satralizumab in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Data from the 2 Phase 3 studies demonstrate satralizumab is well-tolerated in was well-tolerated in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), including adolescents, according to a press release from Genentech. These...