October 21, 2025

IRIS Registry Analysis Shows Vision Gains With Aflibercept 8 mg

Data presented at AAO demonstrated longer injection intervals and improved visual outcomes in both treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients with wet AMD and DME.

By Diana V. Do, MD

October 21, 2025

Video: Prevent Blindness in ROP

Practical guidance for retina specialists on monitoring and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity.

By Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD, Diana V. Do, MD

October 21, 2025

Exploring GLP-1RA Effects on the Retina

During retina subspecialty day, Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya, MD, presented on the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetic retinopathy, as well as other diseases like glaucoma and AMD.

By Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya, MD, FASRS, Diana V. Do, MD

October 20, 2025

ELARA 24-Week Data Show Improvements in Wet AMD and DME

Data presented for the first time at AAO 2025 highlight vision gains and reduced retinal thickness in previously treated eyes using flexible aflibercept 8 mg dosing.

By Diana V. Do, MD

October 20, 2025

Navigate AAO Like a Pro

ASRS president-elect Gaurav Shah shares advice for early career retina specialists attending subspecialty day at AAO or other large meetings in ophthalmology.

By Gaurav K. Shah, MD, Diana V. Do, MD

October 19, 2025

What Retina Specialists Should Know About Neuro-Ophthalmology

At AAO 2025, Andrew Lee, MD, reviewed clinical and imaging strategies to differentiate retinal pathology from diseases affecting the optic nerve and visual pathway.

By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

October 19, 2025

The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Wet AMD

During retina subspecialty day, Jennifer I. Lim, MD, reviewed extension study data for Vabysmo, Eylea HD, and Susvimo, and previewed several promising investigational agents.

By Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS, Diana V. Do, MD

October 19, 2025

Optogenetic Therapy Offers Renewed Hope in Retinitis Pigmentosa

Allen C. Ho, MD, FACS, discusses 3-year data from Nanoscope Therapeutics’ MCO-010 program in RP, as well as the potential of this optogenetic approach to treat a broad range of retinal degenerative diseases.

By Allen C. Ho, MD

October 19, 2025

Less Burn, Less Bacteria in IVT Prep

Data from the STERILE and RELIEF trials, presented at AAO, suggest a novel antiseptic may improve the patient experience without compromising infection prevention.

By David Brown, MD, Diana V. Do, MD

October 19, 2025

Tiespectus Improves Vision and Retinal Thickness in BRVO

Part one of the RIOJA trial reports no serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicity.

By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

October 18, 2025

Long-Term Data Support Early GA Intervention

New data from the GATHER2 open-label extension, presented during retina subspecialty day at AAO, emphasizes the value of starting treatment early to preserve retinal tissue.

By Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, Diana V. Do, MD

October 18, 2025

Intravitreal Methotrexate Formulation Lowers Postoperative Complications

GUARD trial data presented at AAO show that adjunctive ADX-2191 is linked to reduced rates of hypotony and cystoid macular edema in PVR surgery.

By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

October 18, 2025

Avoiding Radiation in Uveal Melanoma

Findings presented at AAO 2025 demonstrated that treatment with ablation and anti-VEGF injections allowed patients to avoid radiation-related damage, with most maintaining 20/40 vision or better.

By Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, FACS

October 18, 2025

Sura Vec Shows Promise in NPDR

Two-year ALTITUDE data presented during AAO’s retina subspecialty day showed that the suprachoroidal anti-VEGF gene therapy achieved sustained DRSS gains with acceptable safety.

By Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

October 18, 2025

The Utility of Home OCT

During retina subspecialty day at AAO 2025, Anat Loewenstein, MD, outlined practical applications of home OCT.

By Anat Loewenstein, MD, MHA, Diana V. Do, MD

October 18, 2025

No More Tech Neck: Ergonomics That Work for Retinal Surgeons

At AAO 2025, Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, shared practical strategies to reduce neck, back, and upper-body strain for retina specialists.

By Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, Diana V. Do, MD