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Which factor predicts successful interval extension in eyes with nAMD switched to brolucizumab?
In patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who switched to brolucizumab treatment, those with shorter treatment interval before switching are more likely to have successful injection interval extension, as shown in a study.

Amblyopia protective against age-related macular degeneration
Less amblyopic individuals are more likely to have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosed on the amblyopic eye than on the nonamblyopic eye, as reported in a study. Meanwhile, individuals with lateral asymmetry tend to have the more advanced form of AMD on the nonamblyopic eye.

Patient-reported tool helps assess symptoms, vision perception after IOL implantation
Use of the 37-item Assessment of IntraOcular Lens Implant Symptoms (AIOLIS) instrument appears effective in evaluating symptoms and general perceptions of vision associated with cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implants, reports a study.

OPT-302 2.0 mg plus ranibizumab leads to superior vision gains in nAMD
Treatment with 2.0-mg OPT-302, a biologic inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C and D, in combination with ranibizumab, an anti‒VEGF-A inhibitor, results in greater vision gains when compared with the current standard of care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), reports a study. In addition, the combined therapy has an acceptable safety profile.





