A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
1. Tiny implant for rare, sight-robbing disease shows efficacy
The first Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for a rare, progressive retinal neurovascular and glial degenerative disease has been found to demonstrate efficacy in the latest round of trials.
Macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) produces a macular photoreceptor atrophy and loss of central vision in patients.
The study, published in NEJM Evidence, investigated the efficacy and safety of revakinagene taroretcel (NT-501) in two phase III trials. These found that NT-501 resulted in a statistically significant reduced progression of ellipsoid zone area loss.
The researchers concluded that the implant may provide a protected environment for retinal pigment epithelial cells to survive and secrete therapeutic levels of ciliary neurotrophic factor.
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The College of Optometrists' public consultation on the next edition of its Guidance for Professional Practice is open for feedback until Monday 3 August 2026.
The College of Optometrists is inviting members and non-members to nominate outstanding researchers for the annual Research Excellence Awards in recognition of those making a significant contribution to optometric research and the future of the profession.