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In this Q&A, Dr Zhu shares the personal and professional influences that shaped her journey, her excitement for the future of ophthalmology, and her advice for aspiring medical professionals looking to enter the field.
In this Q&A, Dr Nguyen reflects on her career challenges, rewarding moments and what excites her about the future of ophthalmology.
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re celebrating a remarkable year of content.
We have seen plenty of innovation in ophthalmology, with researchers and clinicians making significant strides in how eye conditions are treated and managed. From improving drug delivery methods to harnessing the potential of gene and stem cell therapies, 2024 has been a year of promising progress across multiple areas. As we edge closer to 2025, we are eager to see what advancements will further improve vision and eye care. To envision what lies ahead, we turn to our expert editorial board to share their insights on the developments shaping the future of ophthalmology:
The uvea is a vascular stratum that includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Uveitis is defined as inflammation of a part of the uvea or its entirety, but it is also used to describe inflammatory processes of any part ...
We are pleased to present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology. In this issue, we offer a series of engaging editorials, in-depth review articles and insightful original research highlighting some of the latest breakthroughs, innovations and practical insights in ...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic deterioration and dysfunction of the outer retinal tissue and Bruch’s membrane (BrM). It is the leading cause of vision loss in people older than 60 years and is estimated to affect 288 million people ...
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition that can lead to significant visual impairment, facial disfigurement and decreased quality of life. It affects 16 out of every 100,000 females and 2.9 out of every 100,000 males. Risk factors for TED include age, female ...
The accumulation of transudative fluid in the suprachoroidal space, known as choroidal effusion, is a prevalent and often asymptomatic complication of glaucoma surgery. Choroidal effusions have also been linked with other aetiologies, including infections, inflammatory diseases, medications and other ocular ...
Retinal pharmacotherapy encompasses various drug delivery routes that offer potential avenues for effective treatment (Figure 1). Among these, intravitreal injections have emerged as the predominant method employed in clinical practice.1Â They have established themselves as the primary approach for administering anti-vascular ...
The treatment options for neurotrophic keratitis (NK) are ever-evolving as the pathogenesis of this increasingly prevalent degenerative keratopathy is further elucidated. Currently available therapeutics can be divided into medical, procedural and surgical interventions that directly address the effects of corneal ...
Choroidal granuloma is a relatively rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. Cases of sarcoid granuloma may lack accompanying ocular inflammation and can mimic posterior segment tumours, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. These lesions are typically steroid responsive,1Â and quick ...
Faricimab inhibits both angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A pathways which may extend treatment durability beyond current anti-VEGF therapies for diabetic macular edema (DME). It was a pleasure to speak with Dr Jennifer Lim (University of Illinois ...
Diabetic macular edema is characterised by exudative fluid accumulation in the macula and is the most common form of sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes affecting one in 15 people with diabetes. Intraocular pharmacotherapy with anti-VEGF agents is the standard of ...
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is an advanced form of macular degeneration that historically has accounted for the majority of vision loss related to AMD. Current treatment consists of injecting inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) into the vitreous ...
The YOSEMITE/RHINE (NCT03622580/NCT03622593) trials were double-masked, active comparator–controlled, phase 3 trials investigating the efficacy, safety, and durability of faricimab 6.0 mg versus aflibercept 2.0 mg in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). It was a pleasure to speak with Dr ...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrially inherited optic nerve disease characterized by bilateral (sequential or simultaneous), subacute, painless central vision loss.1 LHON was first described in 1871 by the German ophthalmologist Theodor Leber.2 However, it was not until 1988 that ...
It was a pleasure to catch up with Dr Carl Regillo (Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA) about new and emerging neovascular age-related macular degeneration treatments, including the new anti-vascular endothelial growth factor which appear to lead to better outcomes ...
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