July/August 2026

Rare Disease Mystery Cases

Can you diagnose these unusual cases based on the examination and imaging?

Kenneth C. Fan, MD, MBA; Caroline C. Awh, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD; Marta Stevanovic, MD, MSc; Maria Emfietzoglou, MD; Demetrios Vavvas, MD, PhD; Mary V. Lang; Lisa A. Schimmenti, MD; and Brittni A. Scruggs, MD, PhD

Beyond the Conventional: A Modified Yamane Technique

This trimmed haptic solution without glued scleral fixation may be beneficial for patients with bilateral aphakia, microcornea, nystagmus, and vitreous opacity.

Supanji Supanji, MD, MSc, PhD; Dewi Fathin Romdhoniyyah, MD, PhD; Aurelia Priscilla Regita Putri, MD; Hifdza Faza Felisha, MD; Vera Nurohmah Indrawati, S.Si; Ummi Noor Hasanah, S.Kep., Ns; Handayani, S.Kep., Ns; Nurul Imawati, MD; Darmawan M. Sophian, MD; Imam Tiharyo, MD, MSc; Mohammad Nafis Sabirin Mara, MD; Firman Setya Wardhana, MD, MSc; and Muhammad Bayu Sasongko, MD, MEPID, PhD

A Look at Orphan Drug Development in Retina

The regulatory pathway has matured, and the commercial and reimbursement lessons have sharpened.

Thomas A. Ciulla, MD, MBA

Patient Diversity in ROP Trials

A novel analysis reveals the racial and ethnic representation across retinopathy of prematurity clinical trials from 1995 to 2023.

Yannet Daniel, BS; Xiru Lyu, MS; Cagri Besirli, MD, PhD; and Emily Eton, MD

Highlights From the 2026 Duke fAVS Course

Retina fellows gathered to learn from the experts and gain hands-on wet lab experience.

Emily H. Jung, MD; Naveen Karthik, MD; Haley S. D’Souza, MD, MS; Omar A. Halawa, MD; and Ryan Sameen Meshkin, MD

Embracing Trainees at VBS 2026

This year’s trainee-focused day featured pearls on succeeding at work and home, advocacy, early career challenges, billing, and more.

Ogul E. Uner, MD, and Brian T. Cheng, MD

The Challenge of IRD in Children

Researchers are investigating ways to tackle delayed diagnosis, imaging complications, and unreliable access to genetic testing in pediatric care.

Angela S. Li, MD; Cesar Estrada-Puente, MD; Paula C. Morales, MD; and Ramiro Maldonado, MD