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Avacincaptad pegol slows geographic atrophy progression

Patients with noncentre point-involving geographic atrophy (GA) who receive avacincaptad pegol (ACP) 2 mg every month (EM) or every other month (EOM) show a persistent decrease in GA growth over 2 years relative to sham therapy, with no new safety signals, according to the GATHER2 study.

Avacincaptad pegol slows geographic atrophy progression

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Laser iridotomy tied to sustained angle widening in eyes

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Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) brings sustained angle widening to about two-thirds of patients with persistent angle closure, reports a study.

Laser iridotomy tied to sustained angle widening in eyes

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Atropine eye drops reduce gamma zone enlargement over 3 years

04 Mar 2026 by

Low-concentration atropine reduced parapapillary gamma zone enlargement in a concentration-dependent manner over 3 years. Continuous treatment with 0.05 percent atropine demonstrated efficacy in controlling gamma zone development, according to latest findings from the LAMP Gamma zone study presented by study author Dr Jason Yam of the Chinese University of Hong Kong at APAO 2026.

Atropine eye drops reduce gamma zone enlargement over 3 years

04 Mar 2026

Nonmydriatic ocular fundus imaging helps diagnose ocular conditions in ED

26 Feb 2026

The availability of nonmydriatic colour fundus photography (NMFP) with optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the emergency department (ED) enables quick diagnoses of ocular emergencies that usually involve the posterior segment, reports a study.

Nonmydriatic ocular fundus imaging helps diagnose ocular conditions in ED

26 Feb 2026

Rose Bengal PDT does not improve BSCVA in infected eyes

26 Feb 2026

Adjunctive Rose Bengal (RB) photodynamic therapy (PDT) shows no benefit in the treatment of fungal, Acanthemoeba, and smear- or culture-negative infectious keratitis, according to a study.

Rose Bengal PDT does not improve BSCVA in infected eyes

26 Feb 2026

Laser-based red light devices for myopia pose safety risks

21 Feb 2026

Laser-based red light therapy instruments used as an intervention for myopia have been found to deliver irradiance levels that exceed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety limits within exposure times below the recommended 180-s treatment time, as reported in a quality improvement study.

Laser-based red light devices for myopia pose safety risks

21 Feb 2026

Diet matters: Culprit foods that raise risk of AMD in Asians

31 Jan 2026 by

A diet heavy in deep-fried foods, sweet snacks, and white rice, among others, may contribute to the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in older Singaporeans, as shown in a local study.

Diet matters: Culprit foods that raise risk of AMD in Asians

31 Jan 2026

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

31 Jan 2026

First-line selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) demonstrates greater effectiveness than drops in visual field (VF) preservation among patients diagnosed with ocular hypertension (OHT) or open-angle glaucoma (OAG), reports a recent study.

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

31 Jan 2026

Undiagnosed age-related eye diseases prevalent in SG

22 Jan 2026 by

About a third of older adults in Singapore have undiagnosed age-related eye diseases, according to a study.

Undiagnosed age-related eye diseases prevalent in SG

22 Jan 2026

Antiviral therapy prevents recurrence in CMV-AU

04 Jan 2026

A recent study has observed a very high recurrence rate for cytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis (AU), but this can be resolved by antiviral therapy.

Antiviral therapy prevents recurrence in CMV-AU

04 Jan 2026

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Avacincaptad pegol slows geographic atrophy progression

Avacincaptad pegol slows geographic atrophy progression

Laser iridotomy tied to sustained angle widening in eyes

Laser iridotomy tied to sustained angle widening in eyes

Atropine eye drops reduce gamma zone enlargement over 3 years

Atropine eye drops reduce gamma zone enlargement over 3 years

Nonmydriatic ocular fundus imaging helps diagnose ocular conditions in ED

Nonmydriatic ocular fundus imaging helps diagnose ocular conditions in ED

Rose Bengal PDT does not improve BSCVA in infected eyes

Rose Bengal PDT does not improve BSCVA in infected eyes

Laser-based red light devices for myopia pose safety risks

Laser-based red light devices for myopia pose safety risks

Diet matters: Culprit foods that raise risk of AMD in Asians

Diet matters: Culprit foods that raise risk of AMD in Asians

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

Undiagnosed age-related eye diseases prevalent in SG

Undiagnosed age-related eye diseases prevalent in SG

Antiviral therapy prevents recurrence in CMV-AU

Antiviral therapy prevents recurrence in CMV-AU