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From myths to clarity: Unmasking false beliefs in ophthalmology

Hashem  Abu Serhan, Abdullah Ahmed, Barbara Parolini

Ophthalmologists, like all medical professionals, strive to base their practice on solid evidence. However, even in our field, certain beliefs have taken root more through tradition and repetition than through rigorous scientific scrutiny. Margolis and Galor published their editorial in which they debunked six myths related to the anterior segment.1 Their work motivated our critical thinking, […]

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Birgit Lorenz, EURETINA 2021: Detection of Macular Problems in Retinopathy of Prematurity

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Published Online: Sep 14th 2021

We were delighted to catch up with Birgit Lorenz (Justus-Lieibig-University Giessen, Hesse, Germany), who discussed detection of macular problems in retinopathy of prematurity, unanswered questions and future studies.

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  1. What have we learned about the detection of macular problems in retinopathy of prematurity? (00:32)
  2. What questions remain unanswered and what future studies are planned? (02:08)

Speaker Disclosure: Birgit Lorenz has no financial or non-financial relationships or activities to declare in relation to this interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Lisa Glass.

Filmed in coverage of EURETINA 2021.

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ARVO 2026: Anti-VEGF therapy shifts the ROP treatment landscape

Domenico Lepore, Francisco Altamirano Lamarqu

Two ARVO 2026 abstracts highlight the continuing shift in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) care, with longer-term trial data supporting the durability of intravitreal aflibercept and real-world registry data showing increasing national adoption of anti-VEGF therapy. Together, the findings suggest that anti-VEGF therapy is becoming an increasingly important part of ROP management, while reinforcing the need for structured follow-up and continued training in both injection-based and laser approaches.

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