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December 2017
Welcome to the December issue of The Ophthalmologist! Upfront’s topics include the brolucizumab HAWK and HARRIER trial results, and a potential new therapeutic for uveal melanoma. In My View sees Richard Lindstrom focus on driving innovation in the ophthalmic space, and Jesse Berry shares how they’re tackling the challenge of improving retinoblastoma care. In our Feature, The Innovators 2017, some of the leaders in the field showcase their latest and greatest technologies. In Practice sees Elizabeth Yeu discuss how ophthalmologists can combat the modern dry eye epidemic. In NextGen, Michael O’Rourke addresses how sustained drug delivery devices can make it to market, and Alex Huang shares the latest updates on his aqueous angiography work. In Profession, Pablo Artal recommends an optics refresh. Finally, we Sit Down With Chelvin Sng, Consultant Ophthalmologist at National University Hospital, Singapore.
Clareon IOL: A New Monofocal Platform
December 14, 2017
Highlights from Alcon’s Satellite Symposium, held on October 9, 2017, at the XXXV Congress of the ESCRS, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Don’t Rub Your Eyes!
December 8, 2017
It’s a simple message, but it will save sight. All ophthalmologists should help spread the word!
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In the Midst of an Epidemic
December 8, 2017
A survey of ophthalmology residents digs into the details of burnout
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Less Energy, More Impact: How the FEMTO LDV Z8 is Reforming Laser Surgery
December 8, 2017
Highlights from Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG’s Satellite Symposium, held on October 7, 2017, at the XXXV ESCRS Congress, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Segmented, Pulsatile and Dynamic
December 8, 2017
Aqueous angiography has now been performed in living patients – and holds the promise of truly personalized glaucoma surgery
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Sustaining Innovation
December 8, 2017
The development of sustained-release ocular drug delivery technologies over time, and how innovators should proceed in the future…
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Recommended Reading for an Optics Refresh
December 7, 2017
It’s difficult to remember all aspects of your training – let alone know how to correctly apply optics principles to the innovative products offered by industry. Have no fear: the Handbook of Visual Optics is here!
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Driven by Patient Need
December 7, 2017
Sitting Down With… Chelvin Sng, Consultant Ophthalmologist, National University Hospital, Singapore
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Jury’s Out
December 7, 2017
Placing the HAWK/HARRIER data in the wider context of nAMD anti-VEGF trial data
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A Whole New World
December 7, 2017
There’s a need to open up new opportunities for retinoblastoma care. Here’s how we’re approaching the challenge
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Get Involved
December 7, 2017
My words of wisdom on working with industry to drive ophthalmic innovation
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Quite a Stretch
December 7, 2017
Can brolucizumab extend the AMD anti-VEGF treatment interval?
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Red Light Means Go?
December 7, 2017
A recent trial shows promise for a new ocular melanoma therapeutic
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A New Dry AMD Target?
December 7, 2017
A US research team have identified a novel enzyme that appears to play a role in disease progression
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Heidelberg Man
December 7, 2017
Another lament to the loss of a leading figure in ophthalmology.
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