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Covering ophthalmology’s biggest innovations and the stories behind them. 👁‍🗨

Reporting on the research, personalities, policies, and partnerships that are shaping ophthalmology

18/06/2026

Can a single injection provide months of disease control for wet AMD and DME?

New data presented at Retina World Congress 2026 highlight the potential of EYP-1901, a sustained-release intravitreal insert designed to reduce treatment burden while maintaining vision outcomes.

“Patients are often undertreated, driven in part by the high burden of frequent intravitreal injections and high rate of discontinuation, underscoring a need for more durable treatment options.”

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/txie50Z7wtS

15/06/2026

🦷👁️ What if a tooth could help restore sight?

It sounds extraordinary, but osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) is giving new hope to patients with end-stage ocular surface disease who have no other treatment options.

In this interview, Alfonso Vasquez-Perez discusses how Moorfields South has established a new UK pathway for this remarkable procedure and what it means for patients facing blindness.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/nFM150Z7wFF

12/06/2026

"When we’re seeing 30 to 40 patients a day, taking time to talk with patients can seem like a waste of valuable time, but the rewards are so worth it."

Samantha Taylor explains why better conversations lead to better treatment plans, stronger patient relationships, and improved outcomes.

Read more: https://ow.ly/MrpQ50Z7wk2

$Refractive surgery planning is evolving beyond the prescription 👁️In this article, José F. Alfonso explores why corneal ...$

10/06/2026

Refractive surgery planning is evolving beyond the prescription 👁️

In this article, José F. Alfonso explores why corneal health, axial length, and long-term ocular preservation are becoming central to refractive decision-making, and how that shift could reshape patient outcomes for years to come.

Read more below 👇
https://ow.ly/kPIj50Z52FO

05/06/2026

🌱 What does sustainability in ophthalmology actually look like?

In *The Green Brigade*, some of the field’s leading voices explore how eye care can reduce waste, rethink surgical practices, and build a more sustainable future.

“The primary challenge we face in ophthalmology is simply to start and take that first step!” 💬 — Andrés Benatti

Featuring insights from:
👁️ David Chang
👁️ Cassandra Thiel
👁️ Chris Lim
👁️ Ben LaHood
👁️ Barbara Erny
…and more.

🌎 This World Environment Day, the conversation around sustainability in healthcare feels more urgent than ever.

Read more: https://ow.ly/8Jbj50Z1C5u

03/06/2026

What’s all the fuss about dropless cataract surgery? 👁️

In this latest article, Consultant Ophthalmologist Tariq Ayoub explores why postoperative drops may be the weakest link in modern cataract care and how dropless approaches could improve consistency, compliance, and patient experience.

Read the full insights below 👇
https://ow.ly/CSpA50Z45sV

01/06/2026

What does ophthalmology look like when modern retina care meets humanitarian medicine?

In this powerful essay, Hasan Chichan reflects on surgical missions across Iraq, Morocco, Egypt, and India, and why earlier intervention could change everything for patients at risk of preventable blindness.

Read more 👇
https://ow.ly/Ufuj50Z52Bv

29/05/2026

A public health success story at a critical turning point 👁️📊

Since its launch in 2003, the UK’s Diabetic Eye Screening Program has helped reduce blindness from diabetic retinopathy and is now recognized as a global success.

But rising diabetes rates, capacity pressures, and the need for more equitable access are shaping its next chapter.

In this article, Dr Devansh Tandon explores the challenges ahead and the potential role of AI in scaling screening and improving outcomes 🤖

What will it take to sustain this success?

Read more: https://ow.ly/AJjr50YQWx0

27/05/2026

💰 Can smarter drug management help independent retina practices survive consolidation?

Kurt Defenbaugh explores how AI, inventory strategy, and better GPO partnerships can improve margins and protect practice independence.

“Understanding drug strategy means understanding profitability.” 💬

Read more: https://ow.ly/HfTl50Z1BsP

$Great to see such strong conversations around the future of refractive surgery at IRSS 2026 in Chengdu, China 🌎Our Edito...$

26/05/2026

Great to see such strong conversations around the future of refractive surgery at IRSS 2026 in Chengdu, China 🌎

Our Editor Julian Upton joined experts from around the world to discuss how precision in refractive care is increasingly being shaped long before surgery begins, with planning, diagnostics, imaging, and personalization playing a growing role in clinical outcomes.

Thank you to the International Refractive Surgery Symposium for a fantastic meeting!

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