December 2006

Laser Treatment Does Not Prevent Vision Loss in Early AMD

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Combined Treatment: PDT, Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Exudative AMD

Cost-effectiveness analyses with regard to PDT have shown differing results.

JOSÉ, M. RUIZ-MORENO, MD, AND JAVIER A. MONTERO, MD

Implantable Telescope Not Recommended for Approval, But There is Reason for Optimism

Despite significant visual acuity and quality of life gains, the FDA panel had concerns.

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

HRT Can Detect, Track DR Over Time

Earlier detection of diabetic eye disease could lead to less sight loss.

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Vision Care Interventions Aimed at Latinos are Needed

The Los Angeles Latino Eye Study is a population-based study of the prevalence of ocular disease, quality of life and access to care.

ROHIT VARMA, MD, MPH

Is Effective Photocoagulation Without Laser-Induced Damage Possible?

Is subthreshold diode micropulse photocoagulation the “Emperor's new laser” or a paradigm shift for retinal vascular disease?

JEFFREY K. LUTTRULL, MD

23-Gauge Surgery Replaces 20- or 25-Gauge — in Most Cases

In my opinion, and in my hands, 25-gauge instruments are too flexible and too small to be sufficiently effective.

CLAUS ECKARDT, MD

Intravitreal Bevacizumab Beneficial for CNV Treatment

The only other agent known to cause a mean increase in visual acuity in these patients is ranibizumab.

RICHARD F. SPAIDE, MD

An Indication for Surgery in the Antiangiogenic Era

Even with impressive results of antiangiogenic therapy, subretinal surgery may still be an important treatment option in elderly patients.

GREGG T. KOKAME, MD

Pegaptanib Shows Promise for Macular Edema Associated With CRVO

Selective VEGF165 inhibition is theoretically attractive in CRVO..

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PASCAL Laser for Retinal Disease Treatment

Despite the high volume of laser procedures performed, little has changed in laser design over the last 35 years — until now.

JULIA A. HALLER, MD

Epiretinal Prosthesis Shows Promise for Blind Patients

Blind patients implanted with this prosthesis can perform spatial and motion tasks.

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Highlights from the Cannes Retina Festival: 24th Annual Meeting of ASRS & 6th Annual Meeting of EVRS

Jointly sponsored by The Dulaney Foundation and Retina Today Release Date: November 2006. Expiration Date: November 30, 2007. This continuing medical education activity is supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company.

RISHI P. SINGH, MD

5 Questions with Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM

Dr. Seddon is the director of epidemiology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary, and surgeon in ophthalmology, associate professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School.

Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM