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Faricimab Delivers Durable, Real-World Benefits for Retinal Vein Occlusion

Faricimab Delivers Durable, Real-World Benefits for Retinal Vein Occlusion

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:February 13, 2026
  • Post category:Eye Disease

Twelve‑month, real‑world data from a large U.S. registry suggest that faricimab provides effective, durable, and safe treatment for retinal vein occlusion (RVO), reinforcing findings from earlier clinical trials and its…

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Optic Nerve Stem Cells Redraw the Map of Retinal Vascular Repair

Optic Nerve Stem Cells Redraw the Map of Retinal Vascular Repair

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:February 11, 2026
  • Post category:Eye Disease

A new study in Nature Communications and reported by Scienmag.com overturns a central assumption in eye biology by showing that key stem cells for the retina’s blood vessels are not…

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Turning Heart Data Into an Early Warning System for Vision Loss

Turning Heart Data Into an Early Warning System for Vision Loss

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:February 9, 2026
  • Post category:Eye Disease

A UCLA Health study published on UCLAHealth.org suggests that numbers already used to gauge heart health may also offer an early warning for serious eye disease. Researchers found that a…

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Epioxa: FDA Approves First Incision-Free Cross-Linking Therapy for Keratoconus

Epioxa: FDA Approves First Incision-Free Cross-Linking Therapy for Keratoconus

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:October 31, 2025
  • Post category:Keratoconus

In a major advance for patients with the rare eye disease keratoconus, Glaukos has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Epioxa, an incision-free corneal cross-linking therapy. As…

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Interim Results Available on LL-BMT1 for Glaucoma
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Interim Results Available on LL-BMT1 for Glaucoma

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 13, 2023
  • Post category:Glaucoma

About 150,000 people with glaucoma across the United States wear contact lenses—and they may soon have access to an even more effective wearable treatment option.  According to Medical Device Network,…

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New Partnership Aims to Tackle Bietti’s Crystalline Dystrophy
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New Partnership Aims to Tackle Bietti’s Crystalline Dystrophy

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:March 11, 2021
  • Post category:Bietti's crystalline dystrophy

According to a story from Valdosta Daily Times, a collaboration between the biotechnology company ReflectionBio® and the nonprofit organization Invincible Vision is taking aim at the rare disease Bietti's crystalline…

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Wet Macular Degeneration: X-82 Clinical Trial Stopped Over Toxicity Issues
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Wet Macular Degeneration: X-82 Clinical Trial Stopped Over Toxicity Issues

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:July 30, 2020
  • Post category:Wet macular degeneration

  Over the last few days, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held their Annual Virtual Meeting; coined "2020 Virtual Sessions," professionals converged online to share insights into ophthalmological…

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Orphan Eye Disease Drug News: When Your Eyes are Affected

Orphan Eye Disease Drug News: When Your Eyes are Affected

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 31, 2016
  • Post category:Behçet's/Intracranial Hypertension/Rare Disease/Stargardt Disease

Discovery Phase Drugs for Orphan Eye Diseases IVMED-100- 80- 90 are currently without generic drug names. They are under development for the treatment of orphan eye diseases by iVeena, LLC who has 6…

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Finding Strength Together: Scott and Katie’s Journey with Advanced Kidney Cancerhttps://patientworthy.com/2026/01/20/finding-strength-together-scott-and-katies-journey-with-advanced-kidney-cancer/
You Are Not Alone: Empowering the Advanced Kidney Cancer Community
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