Global Perspectives

Vigabatrin-Related Retinal Toxicity

Patients taking this medication for epilepsy should be monitored carefully for visual disturbances.

Natalia Londoño De Vivero, MD; Rafael Méndez Marulanda, MD; Daniela Rojas Pérez, MD; Clemencia De Vivero Arciniegas, MD; and Álvaro Mejía Vergara, MD

Using PPAR Agonists to Treat DR

This class of drugs warrants further investigation of its potential to mitigate microvascular damage and improve patient outcomes.

Tahir Ishrak Khan, MPharma, and Divya Balram Jha, MPharma

Retinal Folds Due to Vitreoretinal Traction

Look out for this uncommon yet vision-threatening complication.

Hind Safi, MD; Sarah Belghmaidi, MD, PhD; Ibtissam Hajji, MD, PhD; and Abdeljalil Moutaouakil, MD, PhD

The Need for Novel Intraocular Tamponade Agents

Surgical, diagnostic, and environmental considerations of standard tamponades reveal the potential benefits of a better solution.

Mario Romano, MD, PhD; Robert L. Avery, MD; David A. Eichenbaum, MD; and Anat Loewenstein, MD

DR Stability With Automated Insulin Delivery

Our study indicates the benefits of improved glycemic control outweigh the small potential risk of worsening diabetic eye disease.

Francesc March de Ribot, MD, PhD, and Ben Wheeler, MD, PhD

Using AI to Identify Pathologic Myopia and Myopic Maculopathy

How research on the use of AI can translate to future clinical applications.

Yining Wang, MD; Tien Yin Wong, MBBS, MMED (Ophth), MPH, PhD; and Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, MD, PhD

Creative Positioning in Vitreoretinal Surgery

A patient’s limted mobility may require accommodative solutions to provide the best possible surgical care.

Alicia Alcuaz Alcalaya, MD; Eduardo Pérez-Salvador García, MD, PhD; and María Jesús López Peña, MD, PhD

AI Chatbots in Retina

With proper foresight, this technology has the potential to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care.

Matteo Mario Carlà, MD, and Stanislao Rizzo, MD

Surgical Procedure for a Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body

Pearls for handling these intense cases of ocular trauma.

Jelena Potic, MD, PhD, FEBO

Membrane Peeling: Tips and Tricks

Surgical videos illustrate several intricate surgical techniques.

Hudson de Carvalho Nakamura, MD

A Sutureless Intrascleral Fixation Technique for the Carlevale IOL

No flaps, extra sclerotomies, or scleral sutures are necessary with this approach.

Eduardo Roditi, MD, and Burkhard Dick, MD, PhD, FEBOS-CR

Using a Mobile Fundus Camera to Evaluate Schematic Eyes

Our study suggests this method of imaging the retina is safe and effective.

Supaporn Tengtrisorn, MD; Somyot Chirasatitsin, PhD; Prawit Kaeonarong, BEng; Duangrat Gansawat, PhD; Sitthichok Chaichulee, DPHIL; and Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, MD, PhD

Purtscher-Like Retinopathy: A Warning Sign of Lupus

Retinal findings in an otherwise asymptomatic patient led to a surprising diagnosis.

Lulwa Al Matooq, MD; Zainab Al Ali, MD; and Yousef Al Dhafiri, MD

Using AI to Identify Exudative Macular Disease

A new tool for OCT interpretation was able to detect macular edema secondary to retinal pathology with high accuracy.

Claudia P. Acosta, MD; Maria Adelaida Piedrahita, MD; Juan Gonzalo Sanchez, MD; Juliana Muñoz-Ortiz, MD; Julián Martinez; José Zea; Laura Velasquez; Juliana Mesa; Sebastian Menges; and Carolina Sardi, MD, MS

Tailoring IVT Dosing With Vitreous Volume

We have heard the adage, “As much as necessary, as little as possible,” with regard to medication. Can we apply it to intravitreal therapy?

Andreas F. Borkenstein, MD

Retinal Capillary Hemangioblastomas in VHL

Case studies suggest a novel therapeutic may be able to treat these vision-threatening ocular tumors.

Corrina P. Azarcon, MD, DPBO; Imaan Zera Kherani, MD; and Amin Kherani, MD, FRCSC, FASRS

Managing The Ocular Effects of Steroid Overdose

Improper use to boost athletic performance caused this case of retinal vascular occlusion.

Fernando Godin, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD; Eduardo Cadena, MD; Diana Concha, MD; Maria Adelaida Piedrahita, MD; and Carolina Parra, MD

Treating Retinal Vasoproliferative Tumor

A technique using cryotherapy may be the most effective approach.

Nassim A. Abreu-Arbaje, MD, and Miguel Cruz-Pimentel, MD

The Benefits of 360° Laser Retinopexy After Vitrectomy

A few extra minutes of surgical time may be sufficient to prevent vision-threatening postoperative RD.

Marouane Maslik, MD; Anas Agnaou, MD; Ibtissam Hajji, MD, PhD; and Abdeljalil Moutaouakil, MD, PhD

High-Altitude Retinopathy: A Review

Although rare and generally self-limiting, this condition may be associated with more serious disease.

Mohammad Jourieh, MD, and Lujain Jourieh