PIE Magazine

04/08/2025

Breaking new ground in diabetic retinopathy screening! Optomed US and AEYE Health’s Aurora with AI just received FDA clearance—the first handheld AI diabetic retinopathy screening device in the US. Fast, non-invasive, and ready to deliver results in just 60 seconds, it’s expected to transform patient care and expand access like never before. Get the full details here. https://piemagazine.org/fda-approved-first-diabetic-retinopathy-screening-device/

The Aurora AEYE is the first FDA-approved handheld AI fundus camera.  Optomed (Helsinki, Finland) has announced that its handheld fundus...

01/08/2025

Biosimilars, breakthrough science, and retina’s rising stars. PIE 35 is here, and it’s packed with the latest insights lighting up the back of the eye. Read the full issue here https://issuu.com/mediamice/docs/pie_issue_35_-_the_retina_issue?fr=sNTUzMjg3MjA5MTk
Here’s a look at what’s inside:

–In our cover story, Dr. Paul Hahn and Dr. Suber Huang weigh in on the quiet but game-changing rise of biosimilars in retina care. Are they just therapeutic lookalikes, or cost-cutting catalysts for better access?

–Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Shu Yen shares her inspiring journey from retinal surgeon to industry trailblazer, balancing surgery, research and leadership with grace (and a whole lot of grit).

–Dr. Cyrus Shroff, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sruthi Arepalli, Dr. Kentaro Nishida and Dr. Alay Banker connect the dots between imaging biomarkers, cytokine profiling, and cutting-edge therapeutics, offering a powerful look at how AMD and DME care is evolving from bench to bedside.

Kudos to all the newsmakers featured in PIE 35: the surgeons, scientists, and strategists redefining retinal care around the globe.

-Dr. Alay S. Banker
-Prof. Gemmy Cheung
-Dr. Arshad Khanani
-Dr. Hudson Nakamura
-Dr. Barbara Parolini
-Dr. Veeral Sheth
-Clinical Director, Christopher Mody
-Dr. Cyrus Shroff
-Asst. Prof. Dr. Sruthi Arepalli
-Dr. Kentaro Nishida
-Dr. Alay Banker
-Dr. Anita Chan
-Ms. Mona Wang
-Dr. Lauren Dalvin
-Dr. Colleen Cebulla
-Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Rahman
-Prof. Dr. Martina Herwig-Carl
-Dr. Swathi Kaliki
-CEO Sulagna Bhattacharya
-Dr. SriniVas Sadda
-Dr. Allen Ho
-Dr. Peter Kaiser
-Dr. Christine Kay
-Dr. Arshad Khanani
-Dr. Vinit Mahajan
-Dr. Jordi Monés
-Dr. Mark Pennesi
-Dr. Raja Narayanan
-Prof. Dr. Hendrik Scholl
-Prof. Muna Bhende
-Prof. Peiquan Zhao
-Prof. Mangat Ram Dogra
-Prof. Haotian Lin
-Dr. Sruthi Arepalli
-Dr. Paul Hahn
-CEO Shreehas Tambe
-Dr. Suber Huang
-Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Shu Yen
-Prof. Arthur Lim
-Dr. Peter Tseng
-Dr. Chee Soon Phaik
-Prof. Ang Chong Lye
-Prof. Ong Sze Guan
-Prof. Ian Constable
-Prof. Ian McAllister
-Dr. Lia Zaini
-Prof. Dr. Kyoko Ohno- Matsui
-Dr. Eli Pradhan
-Dr. Parveen Sen
-Dr. Suganeswari Ganesa
-Dr. Choi Mun Chan-
-Dr. Takashi Ikuno
-Dr. Carlo Rivolta
-Dr. Bin Guan
-Dr. Elfride De Baere
-Dr. Gavin Arn
-Dr. Quentin Gouil
-Dr. SriniVas Sadda
-Dr. Neil Bressler
-Prof. Gavin Tan
-Dr. Xinyuan Zhang
-Assoc. Prof. Voraporn Chaikitmongkol
-Dr. Mark Pennesi
-Dr. Perfecto E. O. R. Cagampang III
-Dr. Pedro Meneres
-Dr. Wagih Aclimandos
-Dr. Angelina Meireles
-Dr. Arevella Ereno
-Dr. Mafel Montenegro
-Dr. Anna Bauch
-Andrzej Grzybowski
-Prof. Gerd U. Auffarth
-Dr. Jose Rizal
-Dr. Martin Flores

This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners. It is not intended for the general public. Products or therapies discussed may not be registered or approved in all jurisdictions, including Singapore.

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23/07/2025

Imagine meeting up with world-renowned colleagues at the largest ophthalmology meeting in the world. Imagine a place where there’s something for everyone—programs for every career stage, every subspecialty. Imagine yourself at AAO 2025 Orlando, from Oct. 18-20. Learn more, sign up now, and see you there.

Link: https://www.aao.org/annual-meeting?utm_source=mm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aao25&utm_term=post2

This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners. It is not intended for the general public. Products or therapies discussed may not be registered or approved in all jurisdictions, including Singapore.

American Academy of Ophthalmology

18/07/2025

Can AI really lend a helping eye in AMD diagnosis? A new JAMA Network Open study says yes with faster grading and better accuracy for most clinicians. But sometimes, the algorithm outpaces its human partner. The takeaway is that trust is still under review. https://piemagazine.org/ai-assistance-improves-amd-diagnosis-deepseenet-study/

A star-studded multicenter workflow study evaluated AI DeepSeeNet across 24 clinicians and three image datasets. Artificial intelligence may not blink,...

17/07/2025

You speak, we listen—and give in return. For every completed survey, we are donating $3 to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (VISION 2020/IAPB). It only takes 2 minutes to help the IAPB make a lasting impact. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5_h6OxtqVNp0ukg1cIStFLbxPOlXAjZbxV7usIvUp9D9jbQ/viewform

16/07/2025

New AI tool Eye2Gene analyzes standard retinal scans to prioritize likely IRD-causing genes, potentially speeding up diagnosis and improving access to genetic testing. Tap for the full story: https://piemagazine.org/eye2gene-ai-genetic-diagnosis-inherited-retinal-diseases/

The multimodal deep learning model could accelerate IRD diagnosis from standard imaging. A neural network trained on tens of thousands...

15/07/2025

Big moves this month from Nanoscope. A BLA is underway and a who’s who of retina rockstars just joined the advisory ring. The goal? A gene-agnostic therapy that might finally bring light to those living with retinitis pigmentosa. Want to learn more about the tech, the team and the trial results? Tap for the full story: https://piemagazine.org/nanoscope-bla-submission-rp-therapy-advisory-board/

BLA filed, big brains recruited—Nanoscope is charging ahead with its promising gene-agnostic therapy for retinitis pigmentosa. Nanoscope Therapeutics (Texas, USA)...

15/07/2025

A quarter-century of innovation deserves a celebration in style.
Join us for a very special 25th anniversary EURETINA Congress, happening 4-7 September 2025 in Paris. It’s more than a meeting—it’s a milestone for 25 years of service and science in European and global retina.

What’s waiting for you:
–10,000+ attendees
–28 symposia
–16 EURETINA main sessions
–56 instructional courses
–4 powerful keynote lectures
–73 industry partners
– Innovation Spotlight on 3 September

Early bird registration ends 29 July 2025 at 23:59 CEST, so don’t miss your chance to join the biggest retina celebration of the year.

Secure your place: https://euretina.org/paris-2025/registration/

11/07/2025

Treating the retina with near-infrared light through the body? A new UCL study finds that 850 nm boosts color contrast sensitivity—but only in the morning, when mitochondria are on the clock.
https://piemagazine.org/sunlight-long-wavelength-improve-vision/

New research shows that near-infrared light traveling through the body improves retinal function. In a discovery that brings new meaning...

11/07/2025

From globe-spanning trauma cases to textbook-worthy surgical saves, this is your backstage pass to retina’s most daring discussions. Hosted by an elite squad of KOLs including Dr. Hudson Nakamura and Keynote Speaker Dr. Alan Franklin, and other eminent speakers, it’s Retina intel with a pulse.

This is retina’s global roundtable: on Zoom, across time zones, and completely free to attend.
July 17-18 — Brazil | India | Greece | USA | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Bolivia | Chile | Hong Kong

–Register now and claim your virtual seat at the table: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/B65iKVzcQCOqnhp7H9U1lA
–Full agenda: https://www.retinawesome.online/

Watch the teaser. Get Retinawesome-ready. Then mark your calendars.
Retina’s biggest conversation is almost here.

This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners. It is not intended for the general public. Products or therapies discussed may not be registered or approved in all jurisdictions, including Singapore.

HN Retinaws

09/07/2025

Why is 2025 the meeting every eye care pro should have on their radar?

Drs. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, Jubaida M. Aquino and Claire Lixian Peterson share why the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting isn’t just another conference. It’s where cutting-edge technology; subspecialty insights and meaningful connections collide.

From ophthalmology breakthroughs to insightful conversations (and everything in between), AAO 2025 in Orlando is your chance to learn, grow and have fun along the way. There is something for everyone; learn more and register today! https://www.aao.org/annual-meeting?utm_source=mm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aao25&utm_term=post1

08/07/2025

Alcon's lighting the way into dry AMD therapy with a bold new acquisition. A non-invasive device, a glow-up in clinical care and another major move in its eye care empire. What’s really behind the LumiThera deal? Click through for the full story on Alcon’s latest power in PBM: https://piemagazine.org/alcon-to-acquire-lumithera-dry-amd/

PBM therapy meets eye care giant muscle in Alcon’s latest AMD acquisition.  Alcon (Geneva, Switzerland) is turning up the brightness...